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Irresistible Vanilla Bean Glazed Pound Cake in 5 Steps

Vanilla Bean Glazed Pound Cake

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A rich and moist pound cake infused with vanilla bean and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (600g) granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tbsp milk (for glaze)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, salt, and baking powder.
  5. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture.
  6. Stir in vanilla bean seeds and vanilla extract.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 75-85 minutes.
  8. Cool cake in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for glaze.
  10. Drizzle glaze over cooled cake.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
  • Do not overmix the batter.
  • Check cake doneness with a toothpick.

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