Pound Cake

Ingredients

For the Pound Cake

3 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups granulated sugar

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

5 large eggs, room temperature

1 cup buttermilk

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

For the Glaze

1 ½ cups powdered sugar

2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional: 1 tablespoon melted butter for a richer glaze

Preparation