Perfect Pound Cake Recipe (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 cups unsalted butter (455g), softened.
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3 1/2 cups granulated sugar (700g).
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6 large whole eggs.
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6 large egg yolks.
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract.
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1 teaspoon salt.
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3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (438g).
# Instructions:
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Heat oven to 350°F. Grease tube pan or bundt pan with shortening, coat with flour, shake out excess.
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Beat butter in large bowl until smooth and creamy.
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Mix in sugar until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
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Combine eggs, extra yolks, vanilla, and salt in separate bowl. Beat lightly with fork.
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Slowly pour egg mixture into butter mixture while mixing on low speed. Beat 1-2 minutes on medium-high.
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Gradually add flour 1/4 cup at a time on low speed. Beat one minute after combined.
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Pour into pan, smooth top. Bake 70-75 minutes until skewer comes out clean.
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Let cool 20 minutes. Run knife around edges, remove from pan, cool completely.
# Notes:
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Can use cake flour instead of all-purpose.
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Never use self-rising flour.
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Save extra egg whites for other recipes.