Description
Indulge in a slice of Vanilla Buttermilk Pound Cake topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze. This cake is the perfect balance of rich vanilla flavor and creamy sweetness, making it a delightful addition to any gathering. Easy to make and irresistibly moist, it brings comfort and joy to every bite, ensuring it’s the star of your dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 2 tbsp whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- Combine buttermilk and vanilla in a separate jug, then add this mixture to the butter mixture on low speed, alternating with dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the glaze, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Cool the cake for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Drizzle with cream cheese glaze once completely cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg