One-Bowl Moist Vanilla Pound Cake with Melted Butter

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A simple, fluffy vanilla pound cake with a tender crumb made in one bowl using melted butter and a hint of cornstarch for softness. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 10, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves 10 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt until evenly combined.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar with 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter using a hand mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth and slightly fluffy.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 2 tsp vanilla extract.
  4. Step 4: Alternately add the dry ingredients and 3/4 cup whole milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed just until combined to avoid overmixing.
  5. Step 5: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
  7. Step 7: Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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