Ingredients:
* 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
* 3 cups granulated white sugar
* 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
* 8 large eggs, room temperature
* 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 4 1/2 cups cake flour or all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions:
* Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
* Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
Beat in the sweetened condensed milk until well combined.
* Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
* Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
* In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
* Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
* Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top.
Bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before removing.
Tips:
* For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
* Don’t overmix the batter. Once the dry ingredients are incorporated, stop mixing.
* The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
* Let the cake cool completely before frosting it, as this will help prevent the frosting from melting.
Frosting Options:
* Classic Buttercream Frosting: This is a simple and delicious frosting that goes well with pound cake.
* Cream Cheese Frosting: This tangy frosting is a great complement to the sweetness of the cake.
* Chocolate Ganache: For a rich and decadent treat, top the cake with chocolate ganache.
Enjoy