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Birthday Pound Cake

Irresistible Birthday Pound Cake That Feels Like Home

This Birthday Pound Cake combines rich, buttery flavor with a tender crumb, perfect for any celebration.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened European-style
  • 1 cup White Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar light or dark varieties work
  • 4 large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups Cake Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt omit if using salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder check freshness
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar sift for smoothness
  • 2 tablespoons Milk whole milk recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract additional flavor variations can be added
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Sprinkles optional but recommended

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together cake flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract and milk until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about 60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze, then drizzle over cooled cake.
  10. Decorate with sprinkles while the glaze is wet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for best results. Sift dry ingredients for a lighter texture and avoid overmixing to maintain fluffiness.

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