Brown Sugar Pound Cake
Top this cake with whipped cream and fresh fruit, or serve the toppings separately for a customizable treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for coating pan, divided
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Sweetened whipped cream, for topping (optional)
- Fresh fruit, such as strawberries and blueberries, for topping (optional)
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Grease and flour 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
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In large bowl, beat sugar and butter until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla.
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In separate bowl, combine 1¾ cups flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to sugar mixture.
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Pour batter into pan.
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Bake 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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Remove from pan and turn out on rack to cool completely.
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Top with sweetened whipped cream and fresh fruit, if desired.
