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French Vanilla Pound Cake Recipe

French Vanilla Pound Cake Recipe

Sophia
This French Vanilla Pound Cake Recipe is rich, moist, and incredibly delicious, featuring a deep vanilla flavor that melts in the mouth.
The ingredients include unsalted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour, French vanilla instant pudding mix, French vanilla coffee creamer, vanilla extract, salt, and baking powder.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 330 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer (or whisk)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Loaf pan (9×5 inches)
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 230g unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups 350g granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 package 3.4 oz / 96g French vanilla instant pudding mix
  • ½ cup 120ml French vanilla creamer (or milk)
  • 2 ½ cups 315g all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing it and lightly dusting with flour, or line it with parchment paper so the cake doesn’t stick.
  • In a large mixing bowl, take the softened butter and sugar and beat them together using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. This usually takes about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Next, add the eggs one at a time. Make sure each egg is fully mixed in before adding the next. Once all the eggs are incorporated, stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Now add the French vanilla pudding mix and creamer to the batter. Beat everything together until smooth and uniform.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet batter, mixing just until everything is combined. Be careful not to over mix, or the cake could become dense.
  • Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Place it in the oven and bake for 55 to 65 minutes. To check if it’s done, insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
  • Once baked, let the cake sit in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then, carefully remove it from the pan and place it on a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Finally, slice the cake and serve. You can enjoy it as is or sprinkle a little powdered sugar on top for extra sweetness.

Notes

Note: For best results, use room-temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth batter and even baking. Do not over mix once flour is added to keep the cake tender. Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing for clean, neat pieces.

Nutrition Facts Of French Vanilla Pound Cake Recipe

Calories: 330 kcal | Fat: 17g | Saturated fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 120mg | Carbohydrates: 41g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Protein: 4g
Keyword French Vanilla Pound Cake Recipe
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