Easy Vanilla Pound Cake

 

 

FOR THE CAKE

1 1/2 c. (3 sticks) butter, softened

1 c. granulated sugar

6 large eggs

2 tbsp. vanilla extract

2 boxes yellow cake mix

1 c. whole milk

beat sugar and butter until smooth then eggs one at a time until smooth. start adding cake mix small amounts and milk blend very well. Pour batter into greased bundt pan and smooth top with a rubber spatula. 

Bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean, about 55 minutes at 125 Let cool in pan 10 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack to cool completely. 

For the glaze:

2 cups powdered sugar 

3 tbsp milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Pour over the cooled cake.