Bread Machine Pound Cake Recipe: A Simple Delight!
A simple and delightful bread machine pound cake recipe that combines ease with rich, buttery goodness.
- Author: Admin
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 to 1.5 hours
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bread Machine
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or nuts (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1/2 cup dried fruits (optional)
- Gather all your ingredients and lay them out on the counter.
- Prepare the bread machine by ensuring it is clean and the bread pan is securely in place.
- Add the wet ingredients: butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bread machine.
- Next, add the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Sift the flour for a lighter texture.
- If using optional add-ons, sprinkle them on top of the dry ingredients.
- Select the “Cake” or “Quick Bread” setting on the bread machine and set the crust color to “Light” or “Medium.”
- Start the bread machine and monitor the process, scraping down any dry flour if necessary.
- Once baking is complete, let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Check the manual for specific baking times for your bread machine.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250-300
- Sugar: 15-20 grams
- Sodium: 150-200 mg
- Fat: 14-16 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8-10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30-35 grams
- Fiber: 0-1 gram
- Protein: 3-4 grams
- Cholesterol: 80-100 mg
Keywords: bread machine, pound cake, dessert, easy baking