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Rich Million Dollar Pound Cake Recipe Easy Homemade Creamy Vanilla Crumb

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A rich and creamy vanilla pound cake with a delicate crumb topping that is moist, tender, and perfect for any occasion. This easy recipe uses simple pantry staples and delivers a comforting, indulgent dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk (can substitute almond or oat milk)
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted (for crumb topping)
  • ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar, packed (for crumb topping)
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for crumb topping)
  • Pinch of salt (for crumb topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter and lightly dust with flour or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix on low speed just until combined.
  6. Stir in vanilla extract by hand.
  7. In a medium bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt with a fork until crumbly and moist but loose.
  8. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top gently with a spatula.
  9. Sprinkle the creamy vanilla crumb mixture evenly over the batter without pressing down.
  10. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If crumb topping browns too fast, tent loosely with foil after 45 minutes.
  11. Cool cake in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use softened butter (not melted) for best texture. Spoon and level flour for accuracy. Avoid overmixing batter to prevent toughness. Tent cake with foil if crumb topping browns too quickly. Cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and plant milk.

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