Description
Indulge in the warmth of this loaf cake, featuring a golden crust and a soft, tender crumb—perfect for cozy afternoons or special gatherings.
Ingredients
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- Key Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Instructions:
- 1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
- 2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- 3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract until well combined.
- 5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture alternately with milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix gently to keep it airy.
- 6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top. Bake for about 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- 7. Serve: Slice while warm and enjoy! Optionally drizzle with icing or serve with fresh fruit for added elegance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg