How to Bake a Pound Cake

Baking a pound cake is a classic dessert that is simple to make and delicious to eat. Here is a recipe for a traditional pound cake that you can follow step by step:

Ingredients: - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened - 3 cups all-purpose flour - 3 cups granulated sugar - 6 large eggs - 1 cup whole milk - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9 x 5 inch (23 x 13 cm) loaf pan with cooking spray or butter, then lightly dust with flour.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter on medium-high speed until it is creamy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.

4. Gradually add the sugar, about 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes.

5. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined.

6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the mixing bowl, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

7. Stir in the vanilla extract.

8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

9. Bake the cake for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes.

11. Run a knife along the edges of the pan to loosen the cake, then invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

12. Once the cake has cooled, slice and serve.

Enjoy your delicious pound cake!