The Perfect Pound Cake Recipe

Name: The Perfect Pound Cake Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups unsalted butter (softened); 3 ½ cups granulated sugar; 6 large whole eggs¹; 6 large egg yolks¹ ((these 6 egg yolks are in addition to the 6 whole eggs listed above)); 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 ½ cups all-purpose (plain) flour²

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h 15min

A true classic, my Pound Cake recipe is simple (only six ingredients) and satisfying! This cake is so moist and buttery, and it pairs beautifully with fresh fruit. This recipe includes a how-to video--keep scrolling to watch!

Updated at: Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:05:19 GMT