Rich, dense, and buttery, this pound cake recipe is a classic dessert that is so delicious as is, but beyond wonderful combined with fruit, whipped cream, or any other topping you dream up!
Line a loaf pan with parchment, leaving an overhang on the sides, and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
With an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add flour and salt gradually until just combined, scraping down sides as needed.
Scrape batter into prepared pan, smoothing out top.
Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool on rack in pan for 10 minutes. Remove cake from pan and cool completely.
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Bundt Cake Directions: Double all the ingredients and use a well-greased 10 cup Bundt pan. Bake for 55 minutes. Let cool at least 10 minutes before removing cake from pan.