Pound Cake

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups (185g) cake flour
• 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 12 Tbsp (1 1/2 sticks/185g) unsalted butter
• 1 cup (250g) sugar
• 1/3 cup (80ml) milk

Instructions

1. Have all ingredients at room temperature.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F; grease and flour a 1 1/2-lb loaf pan.
3. Whisk eggs and vanilla together; in a separate bowl sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Beat butter on medium-high speed until light and creamy, about 3 minutes.
5. Gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
6. Add the egg mixture and beat on medium speed until combined, about 1 minute.
7. Reduce speed to low and add the flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with flour; beat just until incorporated, do not overmix.
8. Transfer batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake until deep golden and a toothpick comes out clean, 40-50 minutes.
10. Cool in the pan 10 minutes, then invert onto a rack, turn right-side up, and cool completely.