Description
Indulge in the delightful Vanilla Buttermilk Pound Cake topped with Cream Cheese Glaze, a dessert that captures the essence of comfort. With its moist, buttery crumb and rich sweetness from vanilla and cream cheese, this cake is perfect for any occasion. Simple to prepare, it will impress your family and friends, making it a go-to recipe for gatherings or simply treating yourself. Each slice promises an irresistible experience that leaves you wanting more.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–4 tbsp milk or plant-based milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture alternately with buttermilk until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before glazing.
- For the glaze, beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg