Black People’s Pound Cake – Don’t Lose This Recipe

Introduction

Every Southern kitchen has that one recipe passed down through generations — the kind you don’t measure, you feel. This Pound Cake is one of those treasured traditions. It’s the dessert that shows up at Sunday dinners, weddings, holidays, and family gatherings. Soft on the inside, golden on the outside, and rich with buttery flavor, this cake carries the history and heart of Black Southern cooking.
There’s pound cake… and then there’s Black People’s Pound Cake — the one that raised families, carried memories, and built flavor traditions. So don’t lose 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 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Cream the Butter & Sugar
   Beat the softened butter and sugar together until pale, creamy, and fluffy. This step is what gives the cake its tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

2. Add the Eggs
   Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.

3. Combine Flour & Milk
   Alternate adding the sifted flour and milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix just until smooth and well blended.

4. Add the Vanilla
   Stir in the vanilla extract — the warm, fragrant depth that defines this cake.

5. Bake with Tradition
   Pour the batter into a greased and floured bundt pan. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. Cool & Serve
   Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then carefully unmold. Slice thick pieces and serve warm to feel the full comfort of this classic Southern dessert.

Conclusion

Buttery, tender, and proud — this pound cake is more than a recipe. It’s a legacy. A Southern masterpiece that connects generations through flavor, memory, and love. Bake it, share it, and keep the tradition alive.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 75 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: ~380 per slice

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