Ah yes 😋 the Million Dollar Pound Cake — rich, buttery, and so moist it practically melts in your mouth. It’s a classic Southern dessert that lives up to its name! Here’s a foolproof recipe:
🍰 Million Dollar Pound Cake
Ingredients
- 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (600 g) granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, room temperature
Optional glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk or cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 325°F (160°C).
- Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan or 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (~3–4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
4. Combine Wet and Dry
- Add dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with milk in two parts.
- Mix until just combined — do not overmix.
5. Bake
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake 75–85 minutes (Bundt) or 60–70 minutes (loaf) until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cake cool 15 minutes in pan, then remove to a wire rack.
6. Optional Glaze
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle over cooled cake for extra sweetness and shine.
⭐ Tips for the Perfect Pound Cake
- Room temperature eggs and milk help batter combine smoothly.
- Don’t skip creaming the butter and sugar — it adds fluffiness.
- For extra flavor, add lemon or orange zest or a splash of almond extract.
If you want, I can also give a decadent variation:
- Chocolate Million Dollar Pound Cake
- Cream cheese swirled version
- Mini Bundt pound cakes for gifts or parties
Do you want me to share one of these variations?
