Air Fryer Pound Cake: the Fast and Best Recipe to Make it Fluffy and Delicious!

The Air Fryer Pound Cake is a delicious dessert that is prepared with a few simple ingredients: it is the classic yogurt pound cake, which we have cooked in the air fryer, ideal for breakfast and a snack for the whole family. To make it, we prepared the dough with eggs, sugar, yogurt, flour, seed oil, vanilla extract and baking powder. Once the mixture is poured into the mold, we place it in the fryer basket and cook at 150 °C for about 50 minutes: cooking times may vary depending on the fryer, which is why it is important to do the toothpick test before taking it out of the basket.

What is Air Fryer Pound Cake?

While the air fryer itself is a recent innovation, the pound cake boasts a much longer history. Originating in the 1700s, likely in Britain, pound cake gets its name from the original recipe's call for a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour.  This simple, "pound-for-pound" approach made it easy to remember in a time before standardized measurements. Back then, without chemical leaveners like baking powder, pound cakes relied on air whipped into the batter for rise. This resulted in a dense, yet surprisingly light and buttery cake, perfect for celebrating special occasions.

Today, air fryer pound cake takes this classic recipe and gives it a modern spin. By using the air fryer's rapid air circulation, you can achieve a beautifully browned exterior and a moist, tender center in a fraction of the time it takes a traditional oven.

Tips

• Because air fryers use circulating hot air, even baking is crucial. Opt for a smaller cake pan, ideally a 6-inch or half-size Bundt pan, to ensure the center cooks through before the edges get overdone. Look for metal pans designed for air fryers or silicone pans that can withstand high temperatures.
• Use ingredients at room temperature for even mixing and a smooth batter. Take out your butter, eggs, and milk about 30 minutes before you start.
• Once the dry ingredients are incorporated, resist the urge to overmix the batter. Overmixing can lead to a tough cake.

Can I Use a Regular Cake Pan In The Air Fryer?

Not necessarily. Because air fryers circulate hot air, even baking is important.  A regular cake pan might be too large for the air fryer, leading to uneven cooking. Opt for a smaller, heat-resistant pan, ideally a 6-inch or half-size Bundt pan designed for air fryers.

Why Is My Air Fryer Pound Cake Dry and Not Fluffy?

There are a few reasons your cake might be dry. One possibility is overmixing the batter, which can lead to a dense and dry texture.  Another reason could be using ingredients that aren't at room temperature. Using a pan that's too large for the air fryer can also result in uneven cooking and dryness.

Can I Add Other Flavors to My Air Fryer Pound Cake?

Absolutely!  Poundcake is a great base for customization. You can try adding lemon zest, orange zest, almond extract, or even chopped nuts to the batter for a delicious twist.

More Desserts You Can Make in The Air Fryer!

Air Fryer Vanilla Cake

Air Fryer Brownies

Air Fryer Mini Krapfen

Air Fryer Donuts

Air Fryer Lava Cakes

How to Store Air Fryer Pound Cake

Leftover pound cake can be stored at room temperature for a few days or frozen for longer enjoyment.

How To Make Air Fryer Pound Cake

Step 1

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the sugar and eggs. Beat on high speed for 2 minutes, or until light and fluffy.

In a mixing bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the sugar and eggs. Beat on high speed for 2 minutes, or until light and fluffy.

Step 2

Step 2

Add the vanilla extract and yogurt to the creamed mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined. Add the oil and mix again.

Add the vanilla extract and yogurt to the creamed mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined. Add the oil and mix again.

Step 3

Step 3

Sift the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Mix until well combined.

Sift the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

Step 4

Lightly grease a heat-resistant baking pan. Dust the pan with flour to prevent sticking. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan.

Lightly grease a heat-resistant baking pan. Dust the pan with flour to prevent sticking. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan.

Step 5

Step 5

Bake in the air fryer at 150°C (302°F) for 50 minutes.

Bake in the air fryer at 150°C (302°F) for 50 minutes.

Step 6

Step 6

Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. If not, bake for a few additional minutes, checking frequently to avoid over-browning.

Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. If not, bake for a few additional minutes, checking frequently to avoid over-browning.

Step 7

Step 7

Once baked, remove the cake from the air fryer and let it cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar. Slice and serve.

Once baked, remove the cake from the air fryer and let it cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar.

Step 8

Step 8

Slice and serve.