"The Best Pound Cake Ever!" – Lisa’s Famous Recipe 🍰✨


 

A Buttery, Moist, & Perfectly Dense Classic That Lives Up to the Hype!

When Lisa says it’s "the best pound cake ever," you know it’s special. This old-fashioned, foolproof pound cake is rich, velvety, and melts in your mouth—with a golden crust and tender crumb that keeps people coming back for seconds.

Why This Pound Cake Stands Out

✔ Perfect texture – Dense yet soft, never dry
✔ Pure, buttery flavor – No artificial tastes, just real ingredients
✔ Simple to make – No fancy techniques, just a bowl and whisk
✔ Versatile – Eat plain, with berries, or toasted with butter

Ingredients (Makes 1 loaf or Bundt cake)

For the Cake

  • 1½ cups (3 sticks / 340g) unsalted butter, softened

  • 3 cups (360g) granulated sugar

  • 6 large eggs, room temperature

  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour (sifted)

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk or buttermilk

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp almond extract (optional, but highly recommended)

For the Glaze (Optional)

  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar

  • 2–3 tbsp milk or lemon juice

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Step-by-Step Instructions



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