Description
A rich, buttery pound cake made extra special with deep, nutty browned butter. Perfectly dense, moist, and delicious on its own or dressed up with fruit, whipped cream, or a simple glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional, for glaze or dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar and browned butter together until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients to wet mixture alternately with milk, mixing just until combined—do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple glaze if desired.
Notes
- Add a tablespoon of bourbon or rum for extra depth.
- Fold in chopped nuts for texture.
- Serve with lemon or orange glaze for a citrus twist.
- Top with fresh berries and whipped cream for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg