Classic Homemade Pound Cake Recipe

Step 1

Preheat to 325°.

Step 2

Add the butter to a stand mixer with the paddle attachment and whip on medium speed until it becomes light and fluffy.

Step 3

Next, pour in the sugar and mix until combined. Stop stand mixer and scrape with a rubber scrapper.

Step 4

Add 1 egg at a time until they are completely mixed in and then add in the vanilla.

Step 5

Sprinkle in the salt.

Step 6

Next, add the flour in 1/3 batches until all mixed in. Stop stand mixer and scrape with a rubber scrapper and then mix for another minute or so.

Step 7

Transfer the batter to a large 9” fluted pan or to two 8.5” x 4.5” loaf pans and bake on a rack in the bottom third of the oven at 325° for 55-65 minutes or until browed on top and firm.

Step 8

Rest on a rack in the pan for 90-120 minutes or cooled to room temperature.

Step 9

Serve with whipped cream and fresh berries.