Cold Oven Pound Cake

Rich, buttery, and perfectly dense, a cold oven pound cake is a classic Southern dessert with a simpler baking method. With straightforward ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, and flour, this cake shines with its delicate flavor and texture.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Southern

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 20

Total Time 1 35

Servings

Calories 663kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

1½ cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened
2½-3 cups (500-600g) granulated sugar
6 large eggs at room temperature
1 tablespoon (15ml) vanilla extract
3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons (9-10g) baking powder
1 teaspoon (5-6g) salt
½ cup (120ml) milk

Instructions

Generously grease a tube pan (or bundt pan) with cooking spray and set it aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar on high. Beat until the mixture is light, fluffy, white, and airy (5-7 minutes).
Add eggs one at a time to the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Beat well after each addition to ensure the eggs are fully incorporated before adding the next one.
In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing at low speed until just combined.
Add the milk and vanilla extract. Stir until the batter is smooth and thoroughly combined. Be careful not to overmix, which can affect the cake's texture. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl to ensure even mixing.
Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan. Gently tap the pan on the work surface to release large air bubbles.
Place the pan in a cold oven. Set the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C). Bake the cake for approximately 80 minutes or until a tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Cool the cake in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust the cake with icing sugar if desired, slice, and serve.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients. Ensure your butter, eggs, and any dairy are at room temperature. That results in better emulsification for a smooth batter and fine crumb.
Cream the butter and sugar well. Take your time to cream the butter and sugar until the mixture is fluffy. Incorporating air helps the cake rise and improves the texture. ☁️
Measure ingredients accurately. A kitchen scale makes precise measurements easy, especially for flour. Too much or too little can drastically affect the texture and density of your cake.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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