Description
Enjoy the classic richness of Sara Lee Pound Cake made right in your own kitchen. This buttery, moist cake strikes the perfect balance — not too sweet but packed with luscious flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients like butter, powdered sugar, eggs, and a touch of sour cream for tenderness, this cake is perfect for any occasion or just a delightful everyday treat.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon lemon or vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the cake after baking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, powdered sugar, eggs, sour cream, all-purpose flour, and lemon or vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer at medium speed, beat the mixture until all ingredients are well combined and the batter is smooth, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the prepared batter evenly into the greased loaf pan. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, indicating it is fully baked.
- Cool and Serve: Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set. Then transfer the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Serve and enjoy this wonderfully buttery and moist pound cake.
Notes
- Room temperature eggs help achieve a smoother batter and better rise for the cake.
- Using powdered sugar contributes to a finer crumb and smoother texture.
- Sour cream adds moisture and tenderness to the cake, making it richer.
- Feel free to substitute lemon extract for vanilla to give a subtle citrus flavor twist.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter once flour is added to avoid a dense cake.
- For best texture, allow the cake to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
