So, I actually made this cake and had it taste-tested by my new co-workers in time for the July 15th posting deadline. However, I got caught up with other matters and totally forgot about posting on the 15th. My bad. Regardless, the reviews are in and my co-workers loved this pound cake! They found it buttery and delicious. One co-worker indicated she needed another slice because she ate the first slice “whole” and didn’t really get to savor the flavors. That’s a pretty strong compliment!
Personally, I liked the pound cake better the next day. The flavors and the texture of the cake seemed to settle more after a day. But, that could just be me. This is definitely a repeater!
If you’d like to try your hand at this vanilla pound cake, pick up a copy of Baking with Julia: Savor the Joys of Baking with America’s Best Bakers and join the bi-monthly baking group, Tuesdays with Dorie, where we choose recipes to collectively bake each month!
Jul 20, 2014 @ 15:46:52
I love pound cake, especially if it involves fruit and maybe a little whip cream! Your pound cake looks great :)
Jul 20, 2014 @ 16:04:58
I love pound cake, am always searching for the perfect pound cake recipe. This will sound silly but I want it similar to a Sara Lee Pound Cake, have you ever had one? Your cake looks really good, nice texture and looks light. I’ll have to look at the recipe and give this one a try, Nicely done!
Jul 20, 2014 @ 16:48:09
I love a good pound cake. I agree with Michael!
Jul 20, 2014 @ 18:29:59
Hi YC, I too prefer to eat pound cake the next day. Your pound cake looks exceptionally beautiful and yummy. Have a nice day and regards :)
Jul 20, 2014 @ 18:43:56
I LOVE pound cake esp with my fresh eggs and home made butter, have a lovely afternoon!.. c
Jul 20, 2014 @ 20:34:26
A deliciously buttery pound cake always is perfect in the summer as my family loves it adorned with fresh berries. Yours looks beautiful.
Jul 20, 2014 @ 20:34:38
Buttery and Delicious is deintiely a good thing Yummy. Which reminds me, I haven’t baked a pound cake in way too long:) We missed you at the picnic. Hopefully you will be able to join in next year:)
Jul 20, 2014 @ 22:25:54
Your pound cake looks great – nice crumb! I loved the flavor of this cake – though mine turned out a tad dry.
Jul 20, 2014 @ 23:13:32
What a lovely pound cake, it looks crumby and delicious :D
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Jul 21, 2014 @ 00:04:19
I’m starting to think I need to join your group. Seriously! I love the recipes and pound cake is always wonderful in my book! I think I’ll at least order the “Baking with Julia” book. :-) I’ll let you know how I do!
Jul 21, 2014 @ 02:35:55
This looks like a lovely cake – I’d defintiely need 2 slices!
Jul 21, 2014 @ 05:11:19
Are you Kidding me?!?!?!? It’s NEVER too late for POUND CAKE! haha!! Looks great, Yummy!!!
Jul 21, 2014 @ 05:12:22
Nice and comforting sweet bites!!!
i guess nobody can’t resist vanilla pound cake, especially with vanilla bean that my mom used to add on it
Jul 21, 2014 @ 05:23:54
Looks like a really lovely buttery fluffy pound cake
Jul 21, 2014 @ 06:21:35
I liked this one better a day or two later as well. Looks good!
Jul 21, 2014 @ 06:52:52
I often find that cake the next day tastes better, it is like the flavours have settled :)
Jul 21, 2014 @ 07:38:50
Vanilla pound cake is a true classic!
Jul 21, 2014 @ 11:39:59
That is one seriously good compliment from your co-worker! This sounds like it was amazing
Jul 21, 2014 @ 13:35:15
Pound cake is one of my favorite treats! I could eat this for breakfast!
Jul 21, 2014 @ 16:14:23
lucky coworkers– looks great! pound cakes are often better the next day–I agree.
Jul 21, 2014 @ 16:15:30
Looks nice and moist.
Jul 21, 2014 @ 16:57:34
A delicious pound cake. I wish I could have a slice.
Jul 21, 2014 @ 17:16:25
Pound cake looks fantastic and very comforting cake….
Jul 21, 2014 @ 19:06:04
Yup, this one was a winner! I haven’t been able to keep up lately but glad I made this one :)
Jul 21, 2014 @ 20:52:54
The beauty of a perfectly made pound cake! Yum!
Jul 22, 2014 @ 00:19:54
Sounds like this is a good pound cake! Perfect to go with my tea right now… ;)
Jul 22, 2014 @ 00:19:57
I love pound cake too, and this one looks good. I have the book, but haven’t made this one yet- time to try it! :)
Jul 22, 2014 @ 05:39:34
What a lovely looking cake – this would be so nice by itself or served with icecream or coulis.
Jul 22, 2014 @ 06:20:08
I’m surprised there was some left the next day!
Jul 22, 2014 @ 06:38:24
Looks and sounds delish. Have never made a pound cake. Growing up my mother made them often. I should try one sometime. Nice post. Andi
Jul 22, 2014 @ 07:01:33
your cake looks just devine – I wish I was a co-worked – I would be queuing up for the taste testing :-)
Jul 22, 2014 @ 08:12:04
Would love a big slice of your gorgeous looking pound cake with ice cream and fresh berries,
Jul 22, 2014 @ 08:26:15
Your pound cake looks beautiful! :) Bet the whole cake was demolished in not time!
Jul 22, 2014 @ 12:28:14
I love pound cake and make them often. This one looks perrrrrrfect!
Jul 22, 2014 @ 12:46:55
The cake looks good. Lucky co-workers 😀
Jul 22, 2014 @ 13:41:31
Reading everyone’s posts is making me wish I hadn’t skipped this recipe! I’m hoping to make it up soon.
Jul 22, 2014 @ 15:39:22
Thats a nice looking pound cake
Jul 22, 2014 @ 21:17:50
What a delightful looking vanilla pound cake!
Jul 22, 2014 @ 22:19:04
I love poundcake=with fruit or not. It is one of my favorite desserts-kind of like a little black dress-you can’t do without it!
Jul 22, 2014 @ 22:22:06
Beautiful pound cake…I would love a slice of this cake…yum!
Enjoy your week :D
Jul 23, 2014 @ 05:34:55
I love a good pound cake – looks delicious!
Jul 23, 2014 @ 07:56:24
there is nothing better to me than a simple but flavorful pound cake. I grew up eating my nanny’s pound cake with every visit we made to her house. This looks so similar to hers. I love it
Jul 23, 2014 @ 11:34:38
I love eating pound cake. Looks yummy!
Jul 23, 2014 @ 15:26:29
I love a good pound cake. Especially when you add a glaze or a scoop of ice cream. YUM!
Jessica @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights
Jul 25, 2014 @ 03:59:55
A good pound cake is all the money!
Jul 25, 2014 @ 23:55:01
I love pound cakes – they cost so little to make and they’re so versatile xx
Jul 26, 2014 @ 18:20:57
Looks great! You did better than I did. I meant to bake it and time got away from me.
Jul 27, 2014 @ 04:54:56
Fab photo. I often find cake tastes better the next day – assuming I can hang on that long!
Jul 27, 2014 @ 07:15:09
Looks wonderfully delicious!! I love pound cakes!
Jul 27, 2014 @ 18:14:26
I’m a big fan of this cake !
Jul 28, 2014 @ 13:45:51
My husband loves a slice of pound cake with sliced peaches or strawberries as a summer dessert. He would be a fan of the pound cake you baked.
Jul 30, 2014 @ 17:26:25
I’m in the same boat – I like pound cake after a day or two as well!
Jul 31, 2014 @ 04:40:48
So YUMMI <3
Jul 31, 2014 @ 11:09:11
Pound cake has such lovely, subtle flavors which makes it so versatile for adding toppings. I love that.
Jul 31, 2014 @ 14:32:46
I am all about a good pound cake! Looks delish!
Aug 03, 2014 @ 12:54:47
Gorgeous , gorgeous loaf. It looks absolutely buttery and yummy. No wonder your co-workers loved it.
Aug 03, 2014 @ 13:24:43
A little late in responding here…(a theme?)…but this looks delicious. Pound cake was always my favorite dessert.
Aug 08, 2014 @ 12:38:12
Pound cakes are my kind of treat and yours looks delicious.
Aug 18, 2014 @ 09:21:37
Your co-workers are very fortunate, indeed!! I love pound cakes.. it might be time to make one!