Vanilla Pound Cake Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar 4 large eggs, room temperature 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour 1 ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt ½ cup (120ml) whole milk (room temperature) 2 tsp pure vanilla extract Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper. Cream butter & sugar : In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar together (using a hand or stand mixer) for about 4–5 minutes until pale, creamy, and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing. Mix dry ingredients : In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine wet & dry : Add half of the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, then half of the milk. Mix gently. Repeat with the remaining flour and milk. Do not overmix. Add vanilla extract ...