Southern Comfort Pound Cake by Grandma
Ingredients:
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 5 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a bundt or loaf pan with grease and flour.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy and well-mixed.
- Add eggs individually, beating after each addition.
- Combine flour, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the creamed mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract for a fragrant finish.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Slice, serve, and savor this Southern classic!”