Irish pound cake is a dense, buttery, and moist cake that is perfect for serving with a cup of tea or coffee. It is a traditional Irish dessert that is easy to make and can be customized with different flavors such as lemon, vanilla, or almond.
Preparation time for Irish pound cake is approximately 15-20 minutes, and cooking time is approximately 1 hour. This recipe typically yields one 9-inch cake that serves 10-12 people.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch bundt pan or loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk and stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before removing it from the pan and transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve the cake on its own or with your favorite toppings, such as whipped cream, berries, or lemon glaze.
