Description
Vanilla Buttermilk Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze is a scrumptious dessert that delights the senses with its moist, tender crumb and rich flavor profile. Enhanced by the tanginess of buttermilk and the warmth of pure vanilla extract, this cake is topped with a glossy cream cheese glaze that adds an irresistible finishing touch. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply to brighten up a Tuesday, this cake will become a beloved staple in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before glazing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg