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Stock's Bakery Pound Cake Recipe

Stock’s Bakery Pound Cake Recipe

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Hey, Welcome to the Stock’s Bakery Pound Cake Recipe. It is a rich, buttery, creamy pound cake inspired by the iconic Stock’s Bakery in Philadelphia.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 Slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar for icing
  • 2 –3 tablespoons milk or cream for icing

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 9×5-inch loaf pan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Step 1: Cream the butter and sugar
  1. Beat butter and sugar together until fluffy and pale, about 3–4 minutes.
    Stock's Bakery Pound Cake Recipe
Step 2: Add eggs one at a time
  1. Mix in eggs individually, ensuring each blends completely before adding the next.
    Stock's Bakery Pound Cake Recipe
Step 3: Add dry and wet ingredients
  1. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add dry ingredients slowly while alternating with milk. Mix until smooth.
    Stock's Bakery Pound Cake Recipe
Step 4: Add flavor
  1. Blend in vanilla extract for that signature bakery taste.
    Stock's Bakery Pound Cake Recipe
Step 5: Bake
  1. Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and bake at 325°F for 60–70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
    Stock's Bakery Pound Cake Recipe
Step 6: Make icing
  1. Whisk powdered sugar and milk until creamy, then spread over the cooled cake.
    Stock's Bakery Pound Cake Recipe
Step 7: Cool and serve
  1. Let it cool fully to set the icing before slicing.
    Stock's Bakery Pound Cake Recipe

Notes

Serve it warm with a cup of coffee, or pair it with fresh berries and whipped cream for a sweet dessert.