Old Fashioned Pound Cake (Print)
Buttery, dense pound cake baked in a tube pan. Enjoy with fruit toppings or a simple glaze.
# Ingredients:
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227 grams unsalted butter, softened
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400 grams all-purpose flour
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400 grams granulated sugar
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6 large eggs, at room temperature
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease and flour a tube pan thoroughly.
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In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and light in texture.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully blended.
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Gradually add all-purpose flour, mixing in 60-gram increments, and combine just until a smooth batter forms.
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Pour batter evenly into prepared tube pan. Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Allow to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Notes:
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For enhanced flavor, incorporate 5 milliliters vanilla extract into the batter if desired.