Pound Cake

8 mins
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. 3Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  4. 4In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups (180g) of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of baking powder. Whisk until well combined.
  5. 5In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups (180g) of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of baking powder. Whisk until well combined.
  6. 6In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups (180g) of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of baking powder. Whisk until well combined.
  7. 7Butter and flour your loaf pan. For easier removal, line the bottom with parchment paper.
  8. 8Butter and flour your loaf pan. For easier removal, line the bottom with parchment paper.
  9. 9Butter and flour your loaf pan. For easier removal, line the bottom with parchment paper.
  10. 10In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup (226g) of unsalted room temperature butter and cream it for 10 seconds.
  11. 11In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup (226g) of unsalted room temperature butter and cream it for 10 seconds.
  12. 12In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup (226g) of unsalted room temperature butter and cream it for 10 seconds.
  13. 13Add 1 cup (200g) of sugar and mix for a few minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape the bowl down several times.
  14. 14Add 1 cup (200g) of sugar and mix for a few minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape the bowl down several times.
  15. 15Add 1 cup (200g) of sugar and mix for a few minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape the bowl down several times.
  16. 16Crack 4 eggs into a measuring cup to check for shells and add them to the mixture one at a time, mixing for 30 seconds after each addition. Scrape down the bowl.
  17. 17Crack 4 eggs into a measuring cup to check for shells and add them to the mixture one at a time, mixing for 30 seconds after each addition. Scrape down the bowl.
  18. 18Crack 4 eggs into a measuring cup to check for shells and add them to the mixture one at a time, mixing for 30 seconds after each addition. Scrape down the bowl.
  19. 19Add 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
  20. 20Add 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
  21. 21Add 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
  22. 22Add ½ cup (120ml) of sour cream and mix until just combined.
  23. 23Add ½ cup (120ml) of sour cream and mix until just combined.
  24. 24Add ½ cup (120ml) of sour cream and mix until just combined.
  25. 25Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix on low until just combined. Finish mixing with a spatula to ensure no flour streaks remain.
  26. 26Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix on low until just combined. Finish mixing with a spatula to ensure no flour streaks remain.
  27. 27Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix on low until just combined. Finish mixing with a spatula to ensure no flour streaks remain.
  28. 28Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 40 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
  29. 29Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 40 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
  30. 30Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 40 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 180 grams all-purpose flour
  • 180 grams all-purpose flour
  • 180 grams all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 226 grams unsalted butter
  • 226 grams unsalted butter
  • 226 grams unsalted butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 200 grams sugar
  • 200 grams sugar
  • 200 grams sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 120 ml sour cream
  • 120 ml sour cream
  • 120 ml sour cream

Equipment

ovenmedium bowlwhiskloaf panKitchenAid stand mixer with whisk attachmentmeasuring cupsspatula