Ina Garten Vanilla Pound Cake Recipe
Do you love simple, buttery desserts? The Ina Garten Vanilla Pound Cake Recipe is perfect for you. It is a classic treat.
Equipment
- One standard loaf pan.
- An electric hand mixer.
- Two large mixing bowls.
- Measuring cups and spoons
- A wire cooling rack.
- One rubber spatula.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound unsalted butter room temperature.
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar.
- 4 extra-large eggs room temperature.
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
- 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour.
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease your loaf pan well.
- Mix butter and sugar for five minutes. It should be light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time. Mix well after each egg.
- Add the vanilla and almond extracts. They add great flavor.
- Whisk flour and salt together. Slowly add to the wet batter.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes.
- Let the cake cool in the pan. Move it to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- Do not overmix the flour.
- Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Use high-quality pure vanilla extract.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing.