Description
A rich and tender Buttermilk Pound Cake that brings warmth and nostalgia to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf or bundt pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Pour in the buttermilk and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Consider adding citrus zest or chocolate chips for delightful variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 120mg