Sour Cream Pound Cake Recipe
American · Dessert · 85 min total
A classic, moist pound cake with a tender crumb and subtle tang from sour cream, perfect for dessert or with coffee.
15
min prep
70
min cook
12
servings
480
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan or 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to butter mixture alternately with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top. Bake for 70-80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes, then turn out onto rack to cool completely.
Tips
- All ingredients should be at room temperature for best texture.
- Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Serve with fresh berries and whipped cream for a delightful dessert.
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