Vanilla Glazed Pound Cake
Vanilla Glazed Pound Cake is a rich, buttery dessert with a dense, moist crumb. Infused with vanilla extract, it’s baked to golden perfection and topped with a sweet, glossy vanilla glaze. This classic cake pairs well with coffee or tea and is perfect for gatherings, offering simple, timeless flavor in every slice.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls (2)
- Electric mixer or hand whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Loaf pan (9×5 inch)
- Cooling rack
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 sticks 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup buttermilk at room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
For the Vanilla Glaze:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan thoroughly with butter and lightly dust it with flour to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer or whisk until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the batter, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix gently after each addition. Fold in the sour cream until just combined.
- Bake and Cool: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the oven for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prepare Vanilla Glaze: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and milk together. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the vanilla glaze evenly over the top. Allow the glaze to set for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.