The Perfect Pound Cake

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350° and grease a 9x5 loaf pan with pan spray, I find the best to be a baking spray with flour in it. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl beat the butter with a paddle attachment or a hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Add the sugar and beat for about 2-3 minutes, until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Add the eggs, egg yolk, vanilla, and salt. Beat on low speed until just combined.

Step 4

Add the flour and mix on medium-low until combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl and beat for another minute.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour and fifteen minutes, until a toothpick comes out nearly clean of crumbs. Be careful not to open the oven too early, or the cake can fall in the middle.

Step 6

Let the cake cool for 15-20 minutes before turning out of the pan and letting it finish cooling on a cooling rack. Let cool completely before serving.