Description
A rich and moist Sour Cream Pound Cake that boasts a tender crumb and a delicate vanilla flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a bundt pan thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cake texture.
- Add eggs: Continue beating while adding eggs one at a time. Scrape down the sides of the bowl after each addition to ensure even mixing.
- Incorporate vanilla and sour cream: Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream until fully combined. This adds moisture and enhances flavor.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually fold in the flour mixture just until combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the cake tender.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Using room temperature eggs helps the batter to emulsify better, resulting in a lighter cake.
- The sour cream contributes to the cake’s moist and tender crumb—do not substitute with plain yogurt for best results.
- For extra flavor, you may add a lemon zest or almond extract if desired.
- Make sure not to overbake; start checking at 45 minutes to avoid drying out the cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Sour Cream Pound Cake, bundt cake, moist cake, vanilla cake, classic dessert
