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Two slices of old-fashioned pound cake sitting on a white plate with a fork and the rest of the loaf in the background.
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Old-Fashioned Pound Cake

Course Sweets & Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 12 slices
Calories 225kcal
Author Kristine Underwood

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (full-fat, room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups flour (all-purpose, spooned and leveled)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F and grease or line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer on medium to medium-low speed until smooth. Add the sugar and mix until light in color (2 minutes).
  • Add the eggs, one at a time and mix until just combined (10-15 seconds).
  • Add the sour cream and vanilla extract and mix just until smooth, don't re-whip the batter.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, sea salt, and baking soda together. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Pour pound cake batter into the prepared loaf pan and gently smooth out the top. Carefully tap the loaf pan on the counter 3-4 times to release any air bubbles in the batter.
  • Bake loaf for 65 minutes at 325°F until the center is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the pound cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store leftover pound cake in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
  • Use room temperature butter, eggs, and sour cream for a smooth batter.
  • Cream butter and sugar well (2 minutes) for the best texture.
  • Do not overmix once flour is added.
  • Make sure to tap the filled loaf pan on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles.
  • Cake is done when a toothpick comes out clean (don’t underbake).
  • A crack on top is normal.
  • Add 1/2 tsp almond extract with the vanilla for extra bakery-style flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 slice | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 356IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg