Description
Vanilla Buttermilk Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze is the ultimate comfort dessert, blending rich buttery flavors with a hint of tang from buttermilk. This easy-to-make cake features a tender crumb and a luscious cream cheese glaze that elevates it to a heavenly treat. Perfect for any occasion, this pound cake will delight your family and friends, making it a beloved staple in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Heavy cream or milk (for glaze consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in buttermilk and vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before preparing the glaze by beating together cream cheese and powdered sugar, adding heavy cream or milk gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled pound cake and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg