Description
Mommaβs Famous Pound Cake is a classic dessert that brings warmth and joy to any occasion. This moist, buttery pound cake is perfect for celebrations or quiet afternoons at home. With its melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich flavor, itβs easy to see why this recipe has become a family favorite. Enjoy it as is or elevate your experience with fresh fruits, whipped cream, or a drizzle of homemade fruit sauce. This simple yet delicious cake is sure to impress everyone around the table.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 3/4 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325Β°F (163Β°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar in another bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed butter until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 70-80 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating vanilla extract or citrus zest into your batter. Be sure to measure flour accurately using the spoon-and-level method for best results.