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Sour Cream Pound Cake

This old-fashioned sour cream pound cake is a simple and easy dessert that comes together with just a handful of basic pantry staples!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 16 slices
Calories: 3221 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Garnish: powdered sugar
  • Optional, for serving: whipped cream; fresh berries; ice cream; fresh mint

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a Bundt pan and dust with flour (or use a nonstick baking spray). In a large bowl, use the paddle attachment on an electric stand mixer to cream together the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix until incorporated. Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract.
  2. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the batter and mix just until combined.
  3. Transfer to the prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 70-80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes, and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Once the cake is cool, dust with powdered sugar just before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • If you're starting with unsalted butter (rather than salted butter), add an extra ½ teaspoon salt to the batter.
  • The pound cake will stay fresh when covered at room temperature for up to 3 days. It does not need to be refrigerated. For the refrigerator or countertop, you can just wrap the cake tightly with plastic wrap. For the freezer, I recommend a layer of plastic wrap, followed by another layer of aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn. Pound cake will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 322.1kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 42.9g (14%) Protein 4.1g (8%) Fat 15.4g (24%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g Cholesterol 72.2mg (24%) Sodium 199mg (8%) Potassium 98.1mg (3%) Fiber 0.8g (3%) Sugar 26.2g (52%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3221

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 322.1kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 42.9g 14%
Protein 4.1g 8%
Fat 15.4g 24%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g 4%
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 21%
Cholesterol 72.2mg 24%
Sodium 199mg 8%
Potassium 98.1mg 2%
Fiber 0.8g 3%
Sugar 26.2g 52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.