Kentucky Blue Ribbon All-Butter Pound Cake

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch tube pan thoroughly with butter and dust lightly with flour. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agent. (3 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. This incorporates air, creating a tender crumb. (7 minutes)

Recipe View Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This ensures proper emulsification and prevents the batter from curdling. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, which can result in a tough cake. (8 minutes)

Recipe View Stir in the vanilla extract. (1 minute)

Recipe View Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan and spread evenly. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (90 minutes)

Recipe View Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. (40 minutes)