Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Vanilla Buttermilk Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze. This moist, golden-brown cake is infused with sweet vanilla and tangy buttermilk, creating a light crumb that melts in your mouth. Topped with a rich cream cheese glaze, this delightful dessert is perfect for any occasion—be it family gatherings or cozy afternoons at home. With minimal effort required, impress your loved ones with this delicious treat that will have them coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition.
- In another bowl, sift the flour and baking powder together. Gradually incorporate this into the butter mixture while alternating with buttermilk until fully combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While cooling, whisk together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk to create a glaze.
- Drizzle the warm cake with cream cheese glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg