King Arthur's Original Pound Cake Recipe | King Arthur Baking

Ingredients

• 16 tablespoons (227g) salted butter, at room temperature, at least 65°F*
• 1 cup (198g) granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 cups (240g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• 1/2 cup (113g) milk, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon (28g) brandy, sherry, rum, or the liqueur of your choice, optional
• 1 teaspoon King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract, almond extract, or a combination; or flavor to taste with other flavors