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Vanilla Buttermilk Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 servings)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This classic Vanilla Buttermilk Pound Cake is moist, tender, and bursting with rich vanilla flavor. Topped with a smooth and tangy cream cheese glaze, it’s the perfect dessert for any occasion, baked to golden perfection in a loaf pan.


Ingredients

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Cake

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Cream Cheese Glaze

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2-4 tbsp Milk (adjust for desired consistency)


Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the unsalted butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cake texture.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract for a rich vanilla aroma and flavor.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the batter.
  6. Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and use a spatula to smooth the batter’s surface evenly.
  7. Bake the Cake: Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, ensuring the cake is fully cooked but moist.
  8. Cool the Cake: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
  9. Prepare the Cream Cheese Glaze: Beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Add milk one tablespoon at a time to reach your desired glaze consistency, perfect for drizzling.
  10. Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the cooled cake evenly. Slice and serve to enjoy a deliciously moist vanilla pound cake with a luscious topping.

Notes

  • For best results, use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth batter mixing.
  • Do not overmix the batter once flour is added to keep the cake tender.
  • Adjust milk in the glaze for a thicker or thinner consistency as preferred.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • The cake can be frozen wrapped tightly for up to 2 months; thaw before glazing.