Sour Cream Pound Cake
Sour Cream Pound Cake is a delightful dessert that combines rich, buttery flavors with a hint of tanginess from sour cream. This classic cake is dense yet moist, making it the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether celebrating a birthday or enjoying afternoon tea, each slice melts in your mouth and fills your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma. Simple to make and endlessly versatile, this cake can be served plain or dressed up with fresh fruit and whipped cream for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg