Description
A rich, moist vanilla pound cake made tender with buttermilk and topped with a silky cream cheese glaze. Elegant, easy, and perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
For the Glaze:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2–3 tbsp milk
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour pan.
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Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
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Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla.
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Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
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Pour into pan and bake 60–70 mins. Cool before glazing.
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For glaze: beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
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Drizzle glaze over cooled cake. Slice and serve!
Notes
Room temp ingredients are key. Don’t overmix. Add lemon zest or almond extract for a twist. Use cake flour for finer texture.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 65
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American