Description
This Moist Vanilla Sour Cream Pound Cake is a classic, richly flavored cake with a tender crumb, made moist and luscious by the addition of full-fat sour cream. Perfect for any occasion, this loaf cake combines the smoothness of butter and vanilla with the tang of sour cream for an irresistible dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste)
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ cup full-fat sour cream
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan thoroughly with butter to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, sugar, and vanilla extract on high speed with a hand or stand mixer until the mixture is well-combined and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Eggs. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on high speed between each addition to ensure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Mix in Sour Cream. Reduce mixer speed to low and blend in the sour cream just until combined to maintain moisture and tenderness.
- Add Dry Ingredients. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix on high speed until fully combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula and fold the batter to ensure an even mix.
- Transfer to Pan. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing it out evenly with a spatula so that the batter fills all corners.
- Bake. Place the loaf pan on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 60-65 minutes until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing. For added sweetness, serve with powdered sugar icing or coconut icing if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
- Adding eggs one at a time helps to create a uniform batter and better texture.
- Check doneness with a toothpick in the center for the clean test.
- Cooling the cake completely before slicing prevents it from crumbling.
- Optional toppings like powdered sugar or coconut icing enhance flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
