Description
Indulge in the rich and moist Vanilla Buttermilk Pound Cake with a decadent Cream Cheese Glaze. This classic dessert is perfect for any occasion and will leave you craving for more.
Ingredients
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Main Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare a 10-inch bundt pan by greasing and flouring it.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add this mixture to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the bundt pan and bake for 60–70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Glaze: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy and pourable.
- Glaze the Cake: Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
- Adjust milk in the glaze for desired consistency.
- Flavors meld together if the cake is made a day in advance.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
