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Vanilla Pound Cake

A simple, yet flavorful, vanilla cake.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature,
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time and mix until incorporated.
  4. Add vanilla and salt.
  5. With mixer on low, add flour in 3 equal parts. Mix until just combined.
  6. Bake for 1 hour. Insert a toothpick in the center and the cake is done if the toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cool in pan 15 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack before slicing.
  8. Serve and enjoy!