Ingredients

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tbsp sour cream or yogurt
  • 2 tbsp melted butter, for brushing

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C/350°F. Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder and salt together.
  3. Beat softened butter and sugar for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla.
  5. Add the dry ingredients alternately with milk and sour cream. Mix just until combined—don’t overmix.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Brush the warm top with melted butter for a glossy, rich finish.
  10. Cool completely before slicing.

✨ Tip: For an extra-soft crumb, make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature and avoid overmixing the batter.