Ingredients
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To create your own Homemade Vanilla Buttermilk Pound Cake, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
These ingredients are simple yet essential. Make sure to use high-quality vanilla extract for the best flavor.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg