Ultimate Butter Pound Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Cake Flour: 500 grams (measure by weight for accuracy)
2. Butter: 300 grams (softened, not melted)
3. Sugar: 300 grams
4. Eggs: 4 large
5. Baking Powder: 1 tablespoon
6. Salt: 1 teaspoon
7. Vanilla Extract: 1 tablespoon
8. Milk: 200 ml

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 60 minutes

Difficulty Level: 4 (Moderate to Advanced)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one by one, beating well after each addition.
4. Add vanilla extract and mix.
5. Sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter-egg mixture, alternating with milk, and mix well.
7. Pour the batter into a greased and floured pound cake pan.
8. Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool before serving.

Nutritional Information: (per serving, assuming the entire cake serves 8 people)

• Calories: 750 kcal
• Fat: 35g
• Carbohydrates: 95g
• Protein: 9g
• (Please note that this is an estimated nutritional analysis and may vary depending on actual measurements and ingredients used.)

Dish Characteristics:

• This pound cake is rich, moist, and dense with a buttery, vanilla-flavored taste.
• The Ultimate Butter Pound Cake is perfect for a special celebration or as a luxurious dessert for any occasion.

User Comments:

1. "This pound cake is the best I've ever tasted! The texture is perfect, not too dense and not too light." - John Doe, New York
2. "The vanilla flavor is so rich and delicious. This cake is a must-try for any dessert lover." - Jane Smith, California
3. "I love how moist this cake is, even after being stored for a few days." - Michael Johnson, Texas

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use fresh ingredients for best results.
• Measure ingredients accurately for accurate results.
• Grease and flour the pound cake pan well to avoid sticking and ensure even baking.
• Check the cake after 50 minutes of baking, as baking time may vary depending on the oven's temperature and type of pan used.