Kentucky Blue Ribbon All-Butter Pound Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 4 sticks (1 pound) unsalted butter, softened
• 6 cups granulated sugar
• 6 large eggs
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

60-75 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch fluted tube pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat in the vanilla extract.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan and bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of cake):

• Calories: 590
• Fat: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 70g
• Protein: 8g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich, moist, and flavorful
• Dense but tender texture
• Golden brown crust
• Buttery and vanilla aroma

User Comments:

• "This pound cake was simply amazing. It was so moist and flavorful."
• "I've never had a better pound cake in my life. It was perfect."
• "The Kentucky Blue Ribbon All-Butter Pound Cake is a must-try for any dessert lover."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To ensure even baking, use a tube pan with a fluted shape.
• Do not overbeat the batter, as this will make the cake tough.
• For a stronger vanilla flavor, use 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
• Allow the cake to cool completely before inverting it onto a wire rack.