BASIC POUND CAKE

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Enjoy a slice of this classic cake on its own or topped with berries and whipped cream.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
4 cups sifted cake flour, plus more for pans
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 3/4 cups sugar
8 eggs, room temperature
1 cup milk, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Butter and flour two 9-by-5-by-3-inch (or larger) loaf pans and set aside.
  • Sift the flour with the salt and baking powder two times and set aside.
  • With an electric mixer, cream the butter until fluffy. Add the sugar gradually, beating until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk and vanilla. Stir only until thoroughly blended.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pans, making sure to divide the batter evenly between the two pans. Level tops with an offset spatula. Bake for about 1 1/2 hours, until a cake tester comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan about 10 minutes; then remove to a wire rack to cool thoroughly.

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