Black People’s Pound Cake – Don’t Lose This Recipe
Every Southern kitchen has that one recipe passed down through generations — the kind you don’t measure, you feel. This Pound Cake is that recipe.
It’s the kind that shows up at every Sunday dinner, every wedding, every repast. Soft on the inside, golden on the outside, with that unmistakable buttery flavor that melts in your mouth and stays in your memory.
We say it with love and respect: there’s pound cake… and then there’s Black People’s Pound Cake — the one that raised families and built flavor traditions.
So don’t lose it. Don’t tweak it. Don’t overthink it. Just bake it, share it, and taste a little history.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
How to Make It
Cream the Butter & Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until pale, fluffy, and full of air — this step makes the magic.
Add the Eggs: One at a time, letting each disappear before adding the next.
Mix Flour & Milk: Alternate between flour and milk, starting and ending with flour. Blend until smooth.
Flavor It Right: Stir in vanilla — the heartbeat of this cake.
Bake with Soul: Pour into a greased and floured bundt pan. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool & Slice: Let rest in the pan 15 minutes before unmolding. Slice thick, serve warm, and smile.
Closing Line
Buttery, tender, and proud — a Southern masterpiece that connects generations through flavor and love.
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 75 min | Servings: 12 | Calories: ~380