Easy Ina Garten’s Pound Cake Recipe

Indulge in the classic, buttery goodness of Ina Garten’s Pound Cake Recipe, a simple dessert that never fails to impress. With its tender crumb and rich flavor, this cake is perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or a sweet ending to any meal.

Ina Garten’s Pound Cake is the ultimate classic dessert, known for its buttery richness and tender, moist crumb.

This easy-to-follow recipe makes a show-stopping cake that’s perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a casual afternoon tea, a family dessert, or a special celebration.

With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can bring the bakery-quality flavor of Ina Garten’s famous pound cake straight to your kitchen.

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Why You Will Love This Recipe!

• Buttery and Moist: Every slice is rich, tender, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
• Simple Ingredients: Uses pantry staples you likely already have on hand.
• Versatile Dessert: Perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or a show-stopping dessert.
• Beginner-Friendly: Easy-to-follow steps make baking stress-free and foolproof.
• Classic Flavor: Timeless recipe that’s loved by everyone, every time.

Ina Garten’s Pound Cake Ingredients

• Butter: Adds rich, creamy flavor and moist texture

• Sugar: Sweetens the cake and aids in browning
• Eggs: Provides structure, moisture, and richness to batter
• All-Purpose Flour: Forms the cake’s soft, tender base
• Baking Powder: Helps the cake rise and become fluffy
• Baking Soda: Adds lift and balances the acidity
• Sour Cream: Makes the cake moist and tender
• Pure Vanilla Extract: Enhances flavor with sweet aromatic note

How To Make Easy Ina Garten’s Pound Cake

Step One: Start by mixing the butter and sugar; this will give you a light and airy pound cake.

Step Two: Then mix in the eggs, flour, baking powder, baking soda, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix well.

Step Three: Spray your loaf pan with cooking spray.

Step Four: Pour the Batter into the pan, filling 2/3 way full. Set the pan into the air fryer basket or on the air fryer tray (lowest shelf) and set the air fryer temperature to 320 degrees F, air fryer setting, set cook time for 15-20 minutes.

Easy Ina Garten’s Pound Cake Recipe Tips

• Room temperature ingredients: Make sure your butter, eggs, and sour cream are at room temperature for smoother mixing and a more even texture.
• Don’t overmix: Mix the batter just until combined to avoid a dense cake.
• Grease and flour the pan: Properly prepare your Bundt or loaf pan to ensure the cake releases easily.
• Check doneness: Insert a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with just a few crumbs.
• Cool before slicing: Let the cake cool completely in the pan for about 15–20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for full cooling to prevent breaking.
• Optional glaze: Drizzle a simple vanilla or lemon glaze over the cooled cake for extra flavor and presentation.

Storing Instructions

• Room temperature: Wrap the cooled pound cake tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days.
• Refrigerator: For longer storage, wrap the cake tightly and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Let it come to room temperature before serving for best texture.
• Freezing: Wrap the cake in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or for a few hours at room temperature.

Easy Ina Garten’s Pound Cake Recipe Faqs

Why is creaming the butter and sugar so important? This step incorporates air into the batter, which is essential because traditional pound cakes rely on this air, rather than leavening agents like baking soda, to give the cake its lift and tender crumb.

How do I know if my pound cake is fully baked? The cake is done when a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be deeply golden, and the cake should begin to pull away slightly from the sides of the pan.

Can I use a different pan size? Yes, but you must adjust the baking time. If using two smaller loaf pans or a Bundt pan, decrease the time. If using a larger pan, increase the time, and always monitor it closely with a skewer test.

Why is my pound cake dry or dense? Usually, this is caused by over-mixing the batter once the flour is added (which develops tough gluten) or over-baking. Follow the recipe’s timing, and stop mixing as soon as the dry ingredients are just combined.

Should the ingredients be at room temperature? Yes, absolutely. Room temperature butter, eggs, and dairy cream together smoothly to form a stable emulsion, leading to a much higher volume and finer, more uniform crumb structure in the finished cake.

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