Black People’s Pound Cake – Don’t Lose This Recipe
A timeless Southern classic that melts in your mouth with every buttery bite.
Ingredients
1 lb (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3 cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 cup whole milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
How to Make It
Cream the Butter & Sugar: Beat butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy.
Add Eggs: Mix in eggs one at a time, blending well after each.
Incorporate Flour & Milk: Alternate adding flour and milk, starting and ending with flour.
Flavor: Stir in vanilla extract for that classic Southern touch.
Bake: Pour batter into a greased and floured bundt pan. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool & Slice: Let rest in the pan 15 minutes before unmolding.
Closing Line
Rich, buttery, and tender—this pound cake is the kind of dessert that disappears as soon as it’s sliced.
Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 1 hr 15 min | Total Time: 1 hr 35 min
Servings: 12 | Calories per serving: ~430 | Protein per serving: ~6g