Description
Indulge in this moist and tender Vanilla Buttermilk Pound Cake, topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze. Perfect for celebrations, afternoon tea, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (adjust for consistency)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 10-cup bundt pan or spray with nonstick baking spray.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 70-80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract and enough milk to achieve a pourable consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake. Let it set for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
- For extra flavor, add a hint of lemon zest to the batter or glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg