Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Pound Cake
Made From Scratch – Moist, Buttery, and Timeless
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Yield: 12 servings
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American, Southern
This isn’t just any pound cake. It’s the kind of dessert that takes you back to Grandma’s kitchen—where everything smelled like love, butter, and fresh vanilla.
This old-fashioned pound cake is a slice of history. It’s deeply rich, perfectly dense, and just the right amount of sweet.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¾ cup whole milk (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon lemon extract (optional)
- ½ teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 10-cup bundt pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter, then slowly add sugar and mix until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each.
- Alternate dry ingredients and milk, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla and optional extracts. Pour batter into pan.
- Tap pan to release air bubbles. Bake 70–80 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan, then transfer to rack. Slice and enjoy!
Why You Should Make This Pound Cake
This cake is more than just dessert—it’s comfort in every bite. Whether you serve it at gatherings or enjoy it with coffee, it never disappoints.
Back Story of This Recipe
Handwritten on a worn recipe card, this cake came from my grandma’s kitchen. It fed generations and became a symbol of love and family.
What to Serve With Pound Cake
- Fresh berries or fruit compote
- Whipped cream or ice cream
- Lemon glaze or caramel drizzle
- A cup of coffee or hot tea
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