Old Fashioned Pound Cake (Print Version)
A dense, buttery classic made with just butter, sugar, eggs and flour - perfect for topping with fruit or whipped cream.
# Ingredients:
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups granulated sugar
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6 large eggs, room temperature
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Grease and flour a tube pan.
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Cream the butter and sugar together until the mixture is light in color, resembling a pale yellow.
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Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition until fully incorporated.
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Slowly incorporate the flour into the mixture one 1/2 cup at a time.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the pan to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
# Additional Notes:
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If adding vanilla extract, use 1 teaspoon.