Pound Cake

8m
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2In 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.
  3. 3Butter and flour your loaf pan. For easier removal, line the bottom with parchment paper.
  4. 4In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup (226g) of unsalted room temperature butter and cream it for 10 seconds.
  5. 5Add 1 cup (200g) of sugar and mix for a few minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape the bowl down several times.
  6. 6Crack 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.
  7. 7Add 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
  8. 8Add ½ cup (120ml) of sour cream and mix until just combined.
  9. 9Add 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.
  10. 10Transfer 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
  • 180 grams all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 226 grams unsalted butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 200 grams sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 120 ml sour cream

Equipment

ovenmedium bowlwhiskloaf panKitchenAid stand mixer with whisk attachmentmeasuring cupsspatula