Perfect Pound Cake Recipe
Instructions
Pre heat oven to 350
Butter 9x5 loaf pan and line bottom with parchment. Flour sides of pan.
-Combine butter, sugar, salt in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment.
-Beat on high speed for at least 8 minutes until light and fluffy... remember to scrape down the sides of the bowl regularly during this operation.
-In another bowl mix by hand eggs, milk, and vanilla - make sure these are well combined.
-With stand mixer on medium speed, slowly add egg / milk mixture; and continue to beat for about 2 minutes.
-Turn off mixer and add all the flour in one go. Carefully mix flour in on low speed (10-15 seconds). Scrape down sides and repeat.
-Place batter in pan, and bake for 75 minutes, or until tester comes out clean.
-Turn out on a rack to cool.