Buttermilk Pound Cake

5 from 11 votes

This buttermilk pound cake is super simple to make and makes one tasty bundt cake! The buttermilk adds a subtle tang flavor to the base of your pound cake, a true Sothern staple.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1 35

Cooling Time25

Total Time2 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: slices

Calories: 422kcal

Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Equipment

1 12 cup bundt pan
1 Stand mixer

Ingredients

1 ½ cups unsalted butter softened
3 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs room temperature
4 egg yolks room temperature
3 cups cake flour sifted
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¾ cup buttermilk room temperature
1 ½ tablespoons almond extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325F. Place rack in middle position. Prepare 12-cup Bundt pan by spraying generously with nonstick baking spray.
In the bowl of your stand mixer, add butter and sugar and mix 3-4 minutes on high until pale and fluffy.
Add eggs, on at a time, combining well after each addition and scraping down the sides of bowl as needed.
Reduce speed to low and slowly add flour, salt, and baking soda. Mix until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
Add in buttermilk and almond extract, scrape down sides and mix until just combined. Turn off mixer.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 95 minutes.
Cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes, then invert cake on rack to continue cooling, about 45 minutes.

Notes

How To Store Buttermilk Pound Cake

After enjoying your pound cake, you'll want to store any leftovers properly to keep it fresh and moist. The best way is to wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. This keeps the cake from drying out and maintains its moist texture.

How Long Will Buttermilk Pound Cake Last?

At room temperature, your Buttermilk Pound Cake will stay fresh for about 3 to 4 days, making it perfect for nibbling on over a long weekend. If you decide to store it in an airtight container and refrigerate it, it can last up to 1 week. Just remember, the fridge can sometimes dry out cakes, so keep it well-wrapped!

Can I Freeze Buttermilk Pound Cake?

If you want to keep your cake for longer, freezing most definitely works Simply wrap your cake or individual slices securely in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. Stored like this in the freezer, the cake will keep its goodness for about 3 months. When you're ready to enjoy it, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for a few hours.

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