Easy Vanilla Pound Cake
A classic and moist vanilla pound cake with a simple sweet glaze, perfect for breakfast, tea time, or dessert
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 1/2 cups
- Sugar: 2 cups
- Butter: 1 cup, softened
- Eggs: 4 large
- Baking Powder: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
- Milk: 1/2 cup
- Powdered Sugar: 1 cup
- Water or Milk: 2-3 tablespoons (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; fold into wet ingredients alternately with milk
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top
- Bake 60-70 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
- Cool completely on a wire rack, then mix powdered sugar with water or milk to make glaze and drizzle over the top
- Slice and serve
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for smoother batter
- Do not overmix to maintain a tender crumb
- Allow cake to cool before glazing
- Optional: add lemon zest or vanilla for extra flavor
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