Sour Cream Pound Cake
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4.4
Sour Cream Pound Cake
Description
This Sour Cream Pound Cake starts with creaming butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then gradually incorporating eggs for structure. Flour mixed with baking soda and salt is alternated with sour cream to maintain moisture and tenderness. Vanilla adds fragrance to the batter, which is baked slowly in a bundt pan to ensure even cooking.
The resulting cake has a dense yet tender crumb with a moist texture attributed to the sour cream. The baking soda gently leavens the cake, allowing for a subtle rise without becoming airy. Its buttery flavor is enhanced by the light tang from sour cream, making it versatile for serving plain or with accompaniments like fresh fruit or glaze.
The lengthy baking time at a moderate temperature develops a golden crust that contrasts with the soft interior. Cooling before slicing helps the cake set for clean cuts. This pound cake is a reliable base for variations including adding citrus zest or nuts.
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour sifted
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 3 cups sugar granulated
- 6 egg
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a large bowl sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In the bowl of your mixer add butter and sugar. Cream together until light and fluffy.
- As you continue to mix add the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully combined before adding the next egg.
- Once the eggs are combined add the flour mixture ½ cup at a time alternating with the sour cream until everything is completely combined.
- Add the vanilla and finish mixing everything together.
- Pour the cake batter into a greased and floured bundt pan.
- Bake at 325 degrees F for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a toothpick stuck in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes and then turn it out onto a cutting board. Let the cake cool completely.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 307kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 152mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 56mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 425IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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