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a slice of pound cake topped with strawberries and whipped cream.

Old Fashioned Pound Cake

Maureen Reynolds
This moist and delicious old fashioned pound cake is perfect with a cup of tea, or serve with fresh berries and whipped cream for dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 14

Equipment

  • 9 inch by 5 inch loaf pan
  • electric mixer

Ingredients
  

  • ½ pound unsalted butter
  • 1 ⅔ cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs
  • 2 cups cake & pastry flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees
  • Butter and flour a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan (or line with parchment)
  • In the bowl of electric mixer cream butter.
  • Slowly add sugar in a slow steady stream while mixing and then beat until light.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly between additions.
  • Sift in flour and salt.
  • Add vanilla and stir to combine.
  • Pour into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours (until toothpick comes out clean)

Notes

For a dessert serving, slice and serve with fresh berries and whipped cream.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
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