Traditional Pound Cake Recipe

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, and mist a 10-cup tube pan generously with non-stick spray.

Step 2

Place the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl, and cream together on medium-high speed until very pale and fluffy (at least 5 minutes).

Step 3

Add the eggs, one at a time, allowing each one to incorporate before adding the next.

Step 4

Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula, then add the flour, a cup at a time, mixing until just barely combined.

Step 5

Fold in the vanilla and salt, and transfer the batter to the prepared pan.

Step 6

Bake for 75 to 85 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the thickest part of the cake comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Step 7

Cool for 30 minutes, then remove from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.