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This sour cream pound cake is buttery, moist, and so tender. The light vanilla flavor with a little tang from the sour cream makes it delicious on its own, or even better with berries, whipped cream, or ice cream.
Secrets Behind the Perfect Pound Cake
- Consistent results: With my tried-and-true techniques, you won’t end up with dry edges or a sunken center (which can happen with pound cake).
- Stays moist for days: Thanks to the sour cream, this pound cake keeps its soft crumb and rich flavor even after sitting on the counter.
- Perfect for non–frosting fans: If traditional cakes with sugary frosting[2] aren’t your thing, this pound cake is for you!
How to Make Sour Cream Pound Cake
This cake[6] is moist, rich, and full of buttery vanilla flavor. It’s a classic sour cream pound cake recipe, featuring a timeless texture and taste. Let’s get started!
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Prepare a 12-cup bundt pan[7] by using a paper towel to coat the inside well with shortening. Dust the inside of the pan well with flour, then gently tap off the excess.
- Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl and set aside.
- Cream Sugar & Butter: Add unsalted butter and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer and beat on medium-high speed with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
- Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Combine: On low speed, add in the flour mixture and sour cream in a few additions, alternating between the two until completely absorbed. Add vanilla extract[8] and mix until just barely combined.
- Pour, Bake, Enjoy: Pour pound cake batter into the prepared pan and bake 80–85 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with minimal crumbs. Cool for 20 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack. Wait 5–8 minutes before lifting the pan, then cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar, add toppings, and enjoy.
Alyssa’s Pro Tip
- Grease Well: I found that shortening with a flour dusting releases the cake the best. Be sure to coat every corner of the pan. A baking spray with flour[9] also works for an easier option.
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1 12-inch bundt pan
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Sift 3 cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl and set aside.
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Add 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 3 cups granulated sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer and beat on medium-high speed with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add 6 large eggs, one egg at a time, beating well after each addition.
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On low speed, add in the flour mixture and 1 cup sour cream in a few additions, alternating between the two until completely absorbed . Add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract and mix until just barely combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for about 80 to 85 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out nearly completely clean, with minimal crumbs on it.
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Dust with powdered sugar and the toppings of your choice, and enjoy.
Storage Instructions
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days, or up to 6 days in the fridge.
- Freeze: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil, place in a freezer bag, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Calories: 519kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 284mgPotassium: 99mgFiber: 1gSugar: 51gVitamin A: 727IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
More Pound Cake Recipes to Try
There are many pound cake variations. Blueberry Lemon[13], Cream Cheese Pound[14], and Glazed Lemon Pound [15]Cake, among others. Here are a few more recipes to try.
References
- ^ disclosure policy (therecipecritic.com)
- ^ frosting (therecipecritic.com)
- ^ whipped cream (therecipecritic.com)
- ^ glaze (therecipecritic.com)
- ^ ice cream (therecipecritic.com)
- ^ cake (therecipecritic.com)
- ^ 12-cup bundt pan (www.target.com)
- ^ vanilla extract (therecipecritic.com)
- ^ baking spray with flour (www.target.com)
- ^ Share on Pinterest (pinterest.com)
- ^ bundt pan (amzn.to)
- ^ rack (amzn.to)
- ^ Blueberry Lemon (therecipecritic.com)
- ^ Cream Cheese Pound (therecipecritic.com)
- ^ Glazed Lemon Pound (therecipecritic.com)
- ^ Strawberry Pound Cake (therecipecritic.com)
- ^ Chocolate Pound Cake (therecipecritic.com)
- ^ Red Velvet Pound Cake (therecipecritic.com)
- ^ Cream Cheese Pound Cake (therecipecritic.com)