Vanilla Pound Cake

 Vanilla Pound Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs (at room temperature)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup milk (at room temperature)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

 Instructions

 Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or bundt pan.

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.

 Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

 In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

 Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

 Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

 Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

 Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.