🍰 Vanilla Buttermilk Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze
A classic, moist pound cake with a tangy, sweet cream cheese glaze. Perfect for tea time or dessert!
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Yield: 10–12 servings
📝 Ingredients for the Cake:
2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract (optional, for a unique flavor)
1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
👩🍳 Instructions for the Cake:
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan (or 10-inch bundt pan) and set aside.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugar
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4–5 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and almond extract (if using).
4️⃣ Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients & Buttermilk
Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk (begin and end with the dry ingredients). Mix until just combined.
5️⃣ Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If using a bundt pan, bake for about 70 minutes.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
🧁 Ingredients for the Cream Cheese Glaze:
4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
2 tbsp butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp milk (add more for desired consistency)
👩🍳 Instructions for the Cream Cheese Glaze:
1️⃣ Prepare the Glaze
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Continue to mix until the glaze is smooth and pourable.
2️⃣ Drizzle Over the Cake
Once the cake has cooled completely, drizzle the glaze over the top of the cake. Let it set for about 10–15 minutes before serving.
🍴 Serving Suggestions
Slice and enjoy this cake with a cup of coffee or tea, or serve it at your next family gathering. It’s a rich, comforting dessert that everyone will love!
💬 Final Thoughts
This pound cake is the ultimate dessert for any occasion, made even better with the rich and tangy cream cheese glaze. Save this recipe and share it with your friends—you won’t want to miss out on this treat!