Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Vanilla Buttermilk Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze. This moist, buttery cake, infused with rich vanilla essence, is elevated by a tangy cream cheese glaze that makes every bite a sweet celebration. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy afternoon treat, this cake promises to impress your guests and create lasting memories. With easy preparation steps and simple ingredients, you’ll find yourself returning to this recipe time and again.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease two loaf pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add buttermilk and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the glaze, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over cooled cakes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg