Here’s a classic Black People Pound Cake recipe—a rich, buttery, dense cake that’s a staple in many African American kitchens. It’s perfect for coffee, holidays, or family gatherings.
Classic Black People Pound Cake 🧁
Ingredients
- 2½ cups All-purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted Butter, softened
- 2½ cups Granulated Sugar
- 6 large Eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Milk (whole milk preferred)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°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 mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.
4. Add eggs and vanilla
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients
- Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the batter, beginning and ending with flour.
- Mix until smooth, but don’t overmix.
6. Bake
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool and serve
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes.
- Remove from pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Tips
- For extra flavor, brush the top with Simple Syrup or Vanilla Glaze while warm.
- Ensure eggs and butter are at room temperature for the fluffiest, most tender texture.
- This cake keeps well for several days and freezes beautifully.
If you want, I can also give a moist version with cream cheese in the batter—it makes the pound cake even richer and softer.
Do you want me to share that version?
