Description
Elvis Presley's Favorite Pound Cake is a rich, buttery dessert known for its moist texture and classic flavor. This traditional pound cake recipe combines simple ingredients like butter, sugar, and eggs to create a dense yet tender cake perfect for any occasion, especially for fans of nostalgic Southern baking.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (163°C) to ensure it's properly heated when the batter is ready.
- Prepare the Pan: Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan to prevent the cake from sticking during baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light, fluffy, and pale in color, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to maintain a smooth batter.
- Combine Ingredients: Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the batter, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix gently but thoroughly after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour and Smooth: Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly and smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15-20 minutes before inverting onto the rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Slice and serve plain or with your favorite accompaniment such as fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a drizzle of glaze.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for optimal creaming.
- Do not overmix batter once flour is added; this helps keep the cake tender.
- Use a light dusting of flour or parchment paper if preferred to grease the pan.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Store the cake wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
