Basic Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Basic Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 egg whites; 1 egg yolk; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2/3 cup milk; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup butter; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup brown sugar

Servings: persons

2 egg whites
1 egg yolk
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x4 inch loaf pans. Sift together the flour, baking powder and baking soda, set aside.
2
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, confectioners sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Add egg whites and egg yolks, beating after each addition. Stir in the vanilla. Stir in the dry ingredients alternately with the milk. Divide the batter evenly between the two pans.
3
Bake for 60 to 70 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

838

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 egg whites, 1 egg yolk, 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Basic Pound Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Basic Pound Cake

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