Sour Cream Pound Cake
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This Sour Cream Pound Cake is so moist and has a rich buttery vanilla flavor that is hard to resist! Eat it plain or deck it out with chocolate and sprinkles!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (sofened)
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 eggs
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- hot fudge (optional)
- sprinkles (optional)
- maraschino cherries (optional)
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| In a mixing bowl cream together the butter and sugar. Add 3 eggs, mixing well. In a separate bowl whisk together flour and soda. Add 1/2 of the flour mixture to the batter and mix. Add remaining eggs, mixing well, and mix in remaining flour until well blended. Mix in sour cream and vanilla until well incorporated. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Coat the inside of a 10" bundt pan with non stick baking spray and spoon in batter. Bake for about 60 minutes or until tester comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan 20-30 minutes before removing to cool completely. | |
| Step 3 | |
| If desired, drizzle with hot fudge, sprinkles, and cherries. | |
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Serene @ House of Yumm says
This is so cute!!! I’m in love 🙂
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
What a fun cake! It sure does look like a party on a plate!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
Saw this cake the other day on your facebook and had to share it because it was just so darn pretty!
Stephanie Brubaker says
Thank you so much Angie, I appreciate the share!!
Connie | URBAN BAKES says
This is a party cake for sure. I don’t blame your kid asking if it was his birthday. That is too cute!
Kim Beaulieu says
Oh my gosh, every time I see this cake it puts a smile on my face. This has to be the cutest pound cake I’ve ever seen.
Samantha says
What a beautiful cake! I love that it is a bundt cake and made with sour cream. I also love how you decorated it. So fun!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
Oh pound cake is definitely NOT boring! Especially this one! Looks super moist!
Carlee @cookingwithcarlee says
What a beautiful cake!! I love the cherries on top!
Nikki @ Nik Snacks says
Your cake is so pretty! I’m off to go get some sour cream now! Mmm!
Angie says
I’ve been trying to fight off my cravings to make a pound cake, but I’m gonna cave because yours looks too good!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
This cake is GORGEOUS!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
This cake screams celebration!!!! So pretty and delicious!!!
Maegan @thebakermama says
This cake definitely brought a smile to my face and made me want to grab a big slice through the screen. So fun and looks so yummy yum yum! Amazing, Stephanie!
Angela {Mind Over Batter} says
Holy moly!! I might be in the minority here, but I LOVE pound cake. And this one? Girl!! I’m all in!
Lora @cakeduchess says
Aww…so sweet your 3 yr old thought it was a birthday cake! This cake is just perfect the way it’s decorated for a birthday party!!
Kirsten / Comfortably Domestic says
What a fun and festive cake to make on a random day. I’m not surprised that your son would be confused as to when his birthday is. 😉
Martha @ A Family Feast says
This IS totally a party cake! So festive and delicious!
Kirsten / Comfortably Domestic says
What a fun cake to make on a random day! Is so festive and pretty that I’m not surprised that your son might be confused as to when his birthday is.
Heather | girlichef says
I adore pound cakes, and this one is a brilliant way to make anyday a celebration in itself!
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says
Oh my goodness….this is the perfect party cake! It is beautiful and so festive!
Susan says
With chocolate, sprinkles and cherries I’d feel like I was having a party too with this cake around!
Beth says
Sprinkles and maraschino cherries are two of my favs!! They look so cute on this pound cake!
Lily Lau says
I wish it was my birthday already to have this glorious cake! 🙂
Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
YES! This cake totally screams birthday! Love it!
Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom says
The cake looks lovely but what I noticed first thing today was your profile pic in the corner there! Is that a new pic or have I never noticed before? Love it!
Stephanie Brubaker says
It is new, Brenda, thank you!
Brandy M says
This looks SOOO good!! We are having a baking party today I think I might add this to the list!
The Food Hunter says
such a festive and fun cake
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
What a sweet kid! My girl’s 3rd birthday is coming up in a month, and she’s been so confused about when it is and when we’re having cake. But she’s so excited that it’s “almost here”! This cake is perfect for any celebration!
Nutmeg Nanny says
This cake totally does scream party! It so delicious looking and festive 🙂
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
I need to try this! I, like you, always assume pound cake is boring, Not anymore! I need to get myself a nice pan, too!
Cookin Canuck says
I want to throw a party just so I can make this cake. Gorgeous!
Florian @ContentednessCooking says
What a beautiful cake, love it! Great work, Stephanie!
Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says
This cake is gorgeous! It looks like an ice cream sundae. YUM!
Debra @ Bowl Me Over says
I don’t know – I think it was a party in your house! What a wonderful sweet treat, definitely giving this a try!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I love the recipe but the photos are even better! Gorgeous Stephanie!