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Classic Pound Cake
Photo: David Holifield

Classic Pound Cake

6 ingredients Makes one 9 x 5-inch loaf cake, about 12 servings openrecipes
Classic Pound Cake
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

696
Calories
19g
Protein
18g
Fat
109g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Vanilla 1 tsp extract (4ml) 12

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 5 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 cups cake flour (spoon flour into dry-measure cup and level off), sifted after measuring
  • One 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan, buttered and bottom lined with parchment or foil

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By epicurious · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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