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grandma's pound cake recipe

Grandma’s Pound Cake Recipe (Classic, Buttery & Easy Homemade Dessert)


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  • Author: Chef Luna
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

  • Grandma’s Pound Cake Recipe is a classic homemade dessert with rich buttery flavor, soft crumb, and golden crust. It uses simple pantry ingredients and delivers a nostalgic, comforting taste perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  1. 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
    3 cups white sugar
    6 large eggs (room temperature)
    3 cups all-purpose flour
    1/4 teaspoon baking soda
    1 cup sour cream (room temperature)
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1 teaspoon almond extract
    Powdered sugar for dusting

Notes

  1. Always use room temperature ingredients for best texture
  2. Do not overmix after adding flour to avoid a dense cake
  3. Sour cream can be replaced with plain yogurt if needed
  4. Let the cake cool fully before slicing for clean cuts
  5. Store covered at room temperature for softness
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 526
  • Sugar: 58 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 13 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 76 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Cholesterol: 135 mg