Classic Pound Cake

Ingredients

• •1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• •1 cup granulated sugar
• •4 large eggs, room temperature
• •2 cups all-purpose flour
• •1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• •1/2 teaspoon salt
• •1/4 cup whole milk
• •2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. 1Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a loaf pan with butter.
2. 2Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
3. 3Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
4. 4In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. 5Alternately add flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour, stirring gently between additions.
6. 6Stir in vanilla extract until just combined.
7. 7Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. 8Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

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