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French Vanilla Pound Cake

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French vanilla pound cake is a dense, buttery dessert with a rich vanilla flavor, often enhanced by a hint of almond or cream. Made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, and flour, its smooth texture and sweet aroma make it a classic, indulgent treat for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch loaf pan (or bundt pan, if preferred)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand or stand mixer
  • Whisk
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

For The Pound Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups 5 sticks salted butter, softened
  • 3 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 ⅓ tablespoons vanilla extract preferably French vanilla
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ⅓ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ⅓ cups French vanilla coffee creamer
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • cup milk whole or 2%

For The Glaze:

  • cup salted butter melted
  • 1 ⅓ cups confectioner’s sugar sifted
  • 3-4 tablespoons milk
  • ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ tablespoons French vanilla creamer

Instructions
 

For the Pound Cake:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan or 9-inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure even mixing.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl or measuring cup, combine the French vanilla coffee creamer and milk.
  • Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients (milk and creamer mixture) to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix each addition until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared bundt or tube pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking times may vary depending on your oven, so check it at the 1-hour mark.
  • Let the pound cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Glaze:

  • In a small bowl, melt the butter in the microwave or on the stovetop. Whisk in the sifted confectioner’s sugar, vanilla extract, and French vanilla creamer.
  • Add milk one tablespoon at a time, adjusting the consistency to your liking. The glaze should be smooth but not too runny.
  • Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top of the cake. Allow the glaze to set for about 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Keyword French Vanilla Pound Cake