Alexandra's Kitchen · by Alexandra Stafford★ 4.9

Better Than Classic Pound Cake (One Bowl, Hand Mixed)

Name: Better Than Classic Pound Cake (One Bowl, Hand Mixed)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 1, 1 loaf
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly; 1 cup (200 g) plus 1 tablespoon (15 g) sugar; 1/2 cup (110 g) turbinado or packed light-brown sugar; 2 teaspoons (6 g) kosher salt; 3 large eggs; 1 cup (240 g) sour cream; 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (use the smaller amount if you’re using vanilla bean paste, too); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, optional; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 cups (260 g) all-purpose flour

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Better than classic pound cake is a simple one-bowl, hand-mixed loaf with tender crumb and rich butter flavor, enhanced with sour cream and brown sugar for depth. This straightforward cake is perfect for everyday eating. Bake as a loaf for slicing and serving.

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Ingredients

serves 1

1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 cup (200 g) plus 1 tablespoon (15 g) sugar
1/2 cup (110 g) turbinado or packed light-brown sugar
2 teaspoons (6 g) kosher salt
3 large eggs
1 cup (240 g) sour cream
1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (use the smaller amount if you’re using vanilla bean paste, too)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, optional
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups (260 g) all-purpose flour

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PER SERVING · TIME 85M