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Baking Basics Ep. 11: Pound Cake 🍰

Ingredients:🧈 1 pound unsalted butter (softened)🧂 1 pound granulated sugar🥚 1 pound eggs (about 9 large, at room temp)🌾 1 pound all-purpose flour (sifted)
Remember: it’s a classic 1:1:1:1 ratio — perfect for a traditional pound cake!

Method:1️⃣ Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy—about 3-5 minutes.2️⃣ Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each to keep the batter smooth.3️⃣ Gently fold in the flour until just combined, don’t overmix!4️⃣ Customize flavor at this point.5️⃣ Pipe a line of butter down the middle of the batter to help it rise evenly.6️⃣ Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and bake at 325°F for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Tips:✨ While still warm, soak the cake with simple syrup for extra moisture.✨Finish with a classic glaze: liquid mixed with powdered sugar, for that perfect finish.✨ Feel free to customize the flavor: add berries, cocoa powder, or spices to make it your own!

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