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Mile High Pound Cake

This Mile High Pound Cake features a dense yet moist crumb and rich buttery flavor, perfect for any celebration or afternoon treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk and beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
  7. Fold in the vanilla extract gently.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Notes

Avoid opening the oven door during baking to maintain a steady temperature; let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.