Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Pound Cake
Grandma’s Classic Old-Fashioned Pound Cake
This Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Pound Cake is a beloved traditional dessert known for its rich buttery flavor, soft yet dense texture, and timeless homemade taste. Made with everyday baking staples, this cake develops a beautiful golden crust with a tender inside and subtle notes of vanilla and almond. Enjoy it simply sliced, topped with fresh fruit, finished with whipped cream, or served with your favorite dessert topping.
🛒 Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 3 cups |
| Granulated sugar | 3 cups |
| Softened butter | 1 pound |
| Eggs | 6 large |
| Heavy cream | 1 cup |
| Vanilla extract | 2 teaspoons |
| Almond extract | ½ teaspoon |
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cake Pan
Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a large Bundt pan or tube pan thoroughly, making sure the entire surface is covered to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Beat the Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar together for about 5 minutes, until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color.
Tip: Properly creaming the butter and sugar is important because this classic pound cake does not use baking powder or baking soda. The air incorporated during mixing helps create the cake’s texture.
Step 3: Mix in the Eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This helps the batter stay smooth and evenly blended.
Step 4: Combine the Batter
Slowly add the flour and heavy cream, alternating between the two ingredients and starting and finishing with the flour. Mix gently on low speed until just combined.
Add the vanilla and almond extracts, then stir until the flavors are evenly distributed.
Step 5: Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.
Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the cake turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 6: Cool and Enjoy
Let the cake rest in the pan for about 15 minutes before carefully removing it and placing it on a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve as-is, or pair it with berries, whipped cream, glaze, or any topping you love.
