King Arthur's Original Pound Cake Recipe
A buttery, moist, tender, golden pound cake.
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Cooking tools:
- Stand mixer
- Egg separator
- Oven
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Measuring cup
- Measuring spoon
- Kitchen scale
- Cake pan
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
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