Description
Basil sugar pound cake is a delightful twist on the classic pound cake, combining rich buttery flavor with fresh aromatic notes of basil.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240 grams)
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (226 grams), softened
- Granulated sugar: 1 ½ cups (300 grams)
- Eggs: 4 large
- Fresh basil: ½ cup, finely chopped
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Milk: ½ cup (120 ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Powdered sugar: for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering all items and ensuring butter is softened.
- Create basil-infused sugar by combining granulated sugar with finely chopped basil and letting it sit for 10 minutes.
- Cream together softened butter and basil-infused sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in vanilla extract and remaining chopped basil.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and divide batter into prepared loaf pans, smoothing the tops.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean and tops are golden brown.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a dense cake.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
- Measure ingredients accurately for best results.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan to prevent breaking.
- Use an oven thermometer to check the baking temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Basil sugar pound cake, dessert, baking, pound cake, unique flavors