Description
A rich and moist pound cake made with sour cream for extra tenderness and a slightly tangy flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and sour cream to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
- This cake pairs well with fresh berries or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg