Stocks Pound Cake Recipe
If you love soft, buttery cakes, this Stocks Pound Cake Recipe is perfect for you. It is simple, delicious and can be made at home.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter – 1 cup softened
- Granulated sugar – 2 cups
- Eggs – 4 large
- All-purpose flour – 3 cups
- Baking powder – 1 tsp
- Salt – 1/2 tsp
- Milk – 1 cup
- Vanilla extract – 2 tsp
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan with butter and flour.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- Beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This takes about 3–4 minutes.
Add Eggs One by One
- Break eggs into a bowl. Add each egg slowly, mixing well before the next.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl. Mix lightly.
Alternate Milk and Flour
- Add flour mixture and milk to butter mix. Alternate until fully combined.
Add Vanilla Extract
- Pour in vanilla extract. Mix gently to avoid overmixing the batter.
Pour Batter into Pan
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake the Cake
- Place in the oven and bake for 50 minutes. Check with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
Cool the Cake
- Remove from oven. Let it cool 10 minutes in pan. Then transfer to a cooling rack.
Serve and Enjoy
- Slice the cake when fully cool. Serve with tea, coffee or fruit.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter and eggs.
- Don’t overmix the batter.
- Measure flour properly with a spoon.
- Grease the pan well to prevent sticking.
- Let cake cool completely before slicing.