Sour Cream Pound Cake
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Sour Cream Pound Cake
Description
This pound cake uses a blend of all-purpose flour with baking soda and salt sifted together, and a creamed mixture of softened unsalted butter and a generous amount of sugar for sweetness. Eggs are incorporated one by one to create structure, followed by alternating additions of the flour mixture and sour cream, which contributes moisture and a slight tang that balances the sweetness. Vanilla extract rounds out the flavor.
The batter is baked in a bundt pan that has been properly greased with shortening and lightly dusted with flour or sugar to ensure an easy release and a clean appearance. Baking at a moderate temperature for about 80 minutes allows the cake to cook through while developing a pleasant crust.
Once cooled, the cake can be dusted with powdered sugar or glazed according to preference. Its rich and tender crumb makes it suitable for pairing with coffee or tea and for serving at gatherings or as an everyday treat.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large egg
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a bundt pan by using a paper towel to coat the inside with shortening and a light dusting of flour (or granulated sugar) over that. Avoid using butter, as the milk solids in butter will cause your cake to stick instead of release.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt and set aside.
- In a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time and beat well after each addition.
- On low speed add in the flour mixture and sour cream, alternating between the two. Add the vanilla and mix until just barely combined. Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and bake for about 80 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out completely clean.
- Let the cake cool for a few minutes before turning the cake onto a cooling rack. Wait 5-8 minutes before trying to lift the pan off of the cake. Allow to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar or the glaze of your choice and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 519 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 519kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 75g | 25% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 197mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 51g | 102% |
| Vitamin A | 727IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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