Mini Pound Cake

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword butter cake, cake for one, dessert for one, small pound cake

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings 4 servings

A small, buttery pound cake with a hint of lemon and vanilla, baked in a 5-inch dish.

Ingredients

¼ cup salted butter softened, plus 1 tablespoon more to grease pan
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
½ teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ cup milk

Directions

Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 5-inch square or 4x6-inch baking dish with the 1 tablespoon of butter and set it on a baking sheet.
With a mixer, beat the ¼ cup of softened butter and the sugar until light. Beat in the egg, lemon juice, and vanilla.
In another bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold it into the butter mixture without overmixing.
Stir in the milk just until the batter is smooth, and spread it in the dish.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the top is browned and a skewer in the center comes out clean. Let it cool for about 10 minutes, then turn it out or slice it in the dish.

Notes

A small cake that serves one or two people, or four small slices.

Nutrition

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 4 servings; ¼ cup milk counted as whole milk. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.