Million Dollar Pound Cake
This decadent pound cake is incredibly moist and flavorful, perfect for special occasions or a delightful everyday treat. The simple recipe belies its luxurious taste.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber Spatula
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 1 3/4 cups Granulated Sugar
- 5 Large Eggs at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Milk
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra special touch, glaze the cooled cake with a simple powdered sugar glaze or a lemon glaze. You can also add chocolate chips or nuts to the batter for added flavor and texture.