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Christmas Vanilla Pound Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Naomi
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (approximately 12 servings) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This classic Christmas Vanilla Pound Cake is a rich, buttery dessert perfect for holiday celebrations. With a moist texture and delicate vanilla flavor, it’s an irresistible treat to enjoy with family and friends. The recipe combines simple pantry ingredients into a luscious pound cake that bakes to a golden perfection, making it an ideal choice to bake today and savor during festive gatherings.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is at the right temperature once the batter is ready.
  2. Prepare the pan: Grease and flour a 10-inch loaf pan thoroughly to prevent the cake from sticking during baking.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cake texture.
  4. Add eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the creamed butter mixture, mixing well after each addition to ensure even distribution and emulsification.
  5. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt.
  6. Mix dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing gently to maintain a smooth batter without overmixing.
  7. Add vanilla extract: Stir in the vanilla extract carefully to infuse the batter with a rich vanilla aroma and flavor.
  8. Pour into pan: Transfer the prepared batter into the greased and floured loaf pan, spreading it evenly for uniform baking.
  9. Bake the cake: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 60 to 70 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when the cake is fully baked.
  10. Cool the cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, remove it from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugar.
  • Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to keep the pound cake tender.
  • If the cake begins to brown too much on top during baking, cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing to ensure clean cuts.
  • You can add citrus zest or festive sprinkles to customize the cake for holiday occasions.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: pound cake, vanilla pound cake, Christmas cake, holiday dessert, baked cake, moist pound cake

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