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Golden Butter Pound Cake

The Best Golden Butter Pound Cake Recipe for Irresistible Comfort

This Golden Butter Pound Cake is a timeless favorite, offering a melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich buttery flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 4 Large Eggs
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Sifted
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
Optional Add-Ins & Finishes
  • Powdered Sugar For dusting
  • Fresh Berries or Citrus Zest For serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • Rubber Spatula

Method
 

How to Make Golden Butter Pound Cake
  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F with the rack in the center.
  2. Cream Butter: Beat room-temperature butter with sugar for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add Eggs: Crack in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Combine Dry: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Alternate Mixing: Add dry ingredients and whole milk alternately in three parts, stirring gently.
  6. Prepare Pan: Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan and pour in the batter.
  7. Bake Cake: Bake at 350°F for 55–65 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

For the best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the batter.