Pound cake (easy and quick)

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Snacks
Very Easy
50 min
249 Kcal

We’re offering an ultra-easy dessert recipe to make with the kids: pound cake. The result is a lovely moist cake that goes well with a nice hot chocolate or a glass of milk at snack time. Follow the step-by-step instructions to make this homemade cake, tested and approved by the entire Ptitchef team!

Ingredients

10
Estimated cost: 2.91€ (0.29€/serving)

Materials

  • Loaf pan

Preparation

Preparation10 min
Cook time40 min
  • Pound cake (easy and quick) - Preparation step 1Mix the eggs with the sugar and vanilla sugar.
  • Pound cake (easy and quick) - Preparation step 2Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, and mix well.
  • Pound cake (easy and quick) - Preparation step 3Melt the butter and add it to the mixture.
  • Pound cake (easy and quick) - Preparation step 4Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake for 40 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
  • Pound cake (easy and quick) - Preparation step 5And there you have it, your pound cake is ready!

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FAQ ❓

What is the origin of pound cake?

Pound cake is a traditional French cake that gets its name from the equal proportions of its main ingredients: eggs, sugar, flour, and butter.
Yes, you can replace the butter with applesauce or oil for a lighter, dairy-free version.
To make your pound cake even moister, you can add plain yogurt to the batter or replace some of the flour with cornstarch.
Pound cake goes perfectly with hot chocolate, fresh fruit, or even a scoop of ice cream for an indulgent dessert.
Pound cake keeps well at room temperature in an airtight container for about 3 to 5 days, or in the refrigerator for longer.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 249Kcal
  • Carbo: 25.9g
  • Total fat: 14.1g
  • Saturated fat: 8.7g
  • Proteins: 4.2g
  • Fibers: 0.7g
  • Sugar: 15.5g
  • ProPoints: 7
  • SmartPoints: 11
Nutritional information for 1 serving (61g)
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