Irresistible Vanilla Bean Glazed Pound Cake in 5 Steps
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A rich and moist pound cake infused with vanilla bean and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze.
- Author: EditorVictoria
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Total Time: 100 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 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)
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture.
- Stir in vanilla bean seeds and vanilla extract.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 75-85 minutes.
- Cool cake in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled cake.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Check cake doneness with a toothpick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 125mg