Vanilla Buttermilk Pound Cake
You will love this moist Vanilla Buttermilk Pound Cake. The made-from-scratch recipe is simple, easy, and made with pantry staples. This homemade cake melts in your mouth thanks to a batter abundant with eggs, buttermilk, and sugar. Enjoy a slice with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9X5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- With a standing mixer, beat the butter and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Turn the speed to medium, and add the vanilla and eggs one at a time. Pour in the buttermilk and mix until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix just until incorporated.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
Notes
- STORE: Store pound cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- FREEZE: Transfer slices to a freezer-safe zip-top bag or wrap the loaf in plastic wrap and foil. Freeze for up to 3 months
Nutrition
Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 144mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 411IUCalcium: 55mgIron: 2mg
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