{"id":22067,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sour-cream-pound-cake\/"},"modified":"2025-01-02T09:57:42","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T15:57:42","slug":"sour-cream-pound-cake","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sour-cream-pound-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Sour Cream Pound Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"
Few desserts are as universally pleasing as sour cream pound cake. When you’re looking for easy dessert ideas<\/a>, this buttery cake with a tender crumb and subtly sweet flavor\u2014with just a hint of vanilla!\u2014is perfect for just about any occasion.<\/p>\n Unlike the original old-fashioned pound cake recipe<\/a>, which calls for a pound of butter, sugar, eggs and flour, this modern adaptation incorporates a few bonus ingredients that make the classic recipe even better.<\/p>\n For one, sour cream takes it to next-level yum. Like many sour cream desserts<\/a>, it adds a delightful tang to the batter, but also extra fat and acid, which helps create an undeniably moist and rich cake. In other words, it’s a game-changer. Baking in a traditional Bundt pan gives the pound cake those beautiful ridges, taking something super simple and adding a little pizzazz.<\/p>\n Beyond its incredible taste and texture, what we love most about this easy pound cake recipe is that it serves as a perfect<\/em> base for an array of desserts (hello, grilled pound cake with berries<\/a>!) and can be tweaked to have almost endless flavor possibilities.<\/p>\n In a bowl of a stand mixer<\/a> fitted with a paddle attachment or with an electric hand mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Don’t rush the creaming process. Undercreaming the butter and sugar will not incorporate enough air into the batter and will result in a pound cake that is too dense. Conversely, creaming the butter and sugar too much will negatively impact the pound cake’s final texture. Read more about how to cream butter and sugar<\/a>.<\/p>\n In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.<\/p>\n Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the sour cream and vanilla.<\/p>\n Beat on low just<\/em> until blended.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip<\/em>: Overmixing is a common cake mistake<\/a>. For a super tender and soft crumb, mix the batter just until everything is smooth and moistened. Mixing too long overdevelops the gluten in the flour, resulting in a tough and crumbly sour cream cake.<\/p>\n Pour into a greased and floured 10-inch fluted tube pan, the same you’d use to make other Bundt cake recipes<\/a>. Bake at 325\u00b0F for one hour and 15 minutes to a full 90 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip<\/em>: Make sure you properly grease your Bundt pan<\/a>, or you may struggle to remove the sour cream pound cake once it is baked.<\/p>\n Let the pound cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing it to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, garnish with confectioners’ sugar and fresh fruit. Slice and serve.<\/p>\n Pound cake can be stored, wrapped tightly in plastic, for three to four days at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to a week.<\/p>\n Yes! If you don’t plan to enjoy the sour cream pound cake right away, store it in the freezer for up to three months. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, followed by a layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil. We have lots more tips on how to freeze cake<\/a>.<\/p>\n Make sure your pound cake is moist by including sour cream or buttermilk. The acid in both sour cream and buttermilk tenderizes the gluten in the flour as the cake bakes. Try this buttermilk pound cake<\/a> next.<\/p>\n A gummy pound cake is often underbaked. Due to the moisture and density of pound cake, it takes a long time to bake fully in the oven, so be patient. If you’re struggling to determine if the pound cake is fully baked, perform the toothpick test or use an instant-read thermometer. Typically, cake is done when it reaches an internal temperature between 200\u00b0 and 210\u00b0. Here are more cake doneness tests<\/a>.<\/p>\n A Bundt cake can be a total showstopper when it slides effortlessly out from the pan. Conversely, it can spell disaster when it sticks to the pan. While there are many tips and tricks for preparing a Bundt pan for a clean cake release, we’ve developed what we think is the best solution. Learn how to grease a Bundt pan<\/a> the right way.<\/p>\n Whether served with your morning coffee at an elegant brunch or as an after-dinner treat, Bundt cake is generally served in slices. While it can be enjoyed plain, it’s also a perfect vessel for whipped cream, powdered sugar, fresh fruit or old-fashioned fruit compote<\/a>, chocolate sauce and more. You can also grill the slices and serve them warm with a scoop of ice cream or cut the pound cake into cubes and layer them in a fantastic, easy trifle recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A classic sour cream pound cake should be your go-to choice for brunch, snacking, special occasions and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":1972985,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[303971,304158,303980,305744,304328,304288,305487,304338,304515,303966,304368,303887,304268,304558,305795,324623,304150,303883,304353],"categories-v2":[308500,310461,309438,308510,311389,308988,308319,308984,308481,259620,310796,308992,308880,308495,308745,308478,259483,308910,311441,309177,309434,308476,309005],"coauthors":[206601],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Lemon Sour Cream Pound 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Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Editor's Tip: Don't rush the creaming process. Undercreaming the butter and sugar will not incorporate enough air into the batter and will result in a pound cake that is too dense. Conversely, creaming the butter and sugar too much will negatively impact the pound cake's final texture. Read more about how to cream butter and sugar.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sour-Cream-Pound-Cake-TOHVS19_2727_BL_04_01_1.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Mix the dry ingredients","text":"In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Combine everything","text":"Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the sour cream and vanilla. Beat on low just until blended. Editor's Tip: Overmixing is a common cake mistake. For a super tender and soft crumb, mix the batter just until everything is smooth and moistened. Mixing too long overdevelops the gluten in the flour, resulting in a tough and crumbly sour cream cake.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sour-Cream-Pound-Cake-TOHVS19_2727_BL_04_01_2.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Transfer to a pan and bake","text":"Pour into a greased and floured 10-inch fluted tube pan, the same you'd use to make other Bundt cake recipes. Bake at 325\u00b0F for one hour and 15 minutes to a full 90 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Editor's Tip: Make sure you properly grease your Bundt pan, or you may struggle to remove the sour cream pound cake once it is baked."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Cool and serve","text":"Let the pound cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing it to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, garnish with confectioners' sugar and fresh fruit. Slice and serve.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sour-Cream-Pound-Cake-TOHVS19_2727_BL_04_01_4.jpg?fit=700,1024"}],"recipeYield":"20 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Lauren Habermehl"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 311 calories","fatContent":"13g fat (7g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"96mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"163mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"45g carbohydrate (30g sugars","fiberContent":"1g fiber)","proteinContent":"4g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.6267605,"reviewCount":142,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"video":{"@type":"VideoObject","name":"Sour Cream Pound Cake","description":"Check out this video for how to make a Sour Cream Pound Cake","thumbnailUrl":["https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/v2\/media\/m63Tl8D4\/poster.jpg?width=720"],"uploadDate":"2020-09-5 11:18:08","duration":"P0DT0H1M54S","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/videos\/m63Tl8D4-Uot7Fvi8.mp4"},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-01-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Denise831"},"reviewBody":" This is a delicious recipe. I do reduce the sugar a little bit by about 1\/2 cup because it's too sweet for me. Also, at times I've made it a light tasting lemon pound cake by adding the juice of 1 (or 2 small) lemons and the zest. You could also add lemon extract. <\/p> I've also added blueberries (fresh or frozen) The \"original\" recipe pound cake comes through but it's delicious with the little bit of extra flavors of the lemon or blueberries ( also good with lemon and blueberries in same cake) <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-12-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldRaindrop"},"reviewBody":" I have made this pound cake for the last eight years and it has never failed me yet. When it is cut the butter aroma runs straight to your nose, then your taste buds gets there turn WOW wonderful taste just can't miss. Thanks Taste Recipes<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-12-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lvarner"},"reviewBody":" This recipe made an excellent basic pound cake. I do love pound cake, and this one is one of the best recipes that I've made. The sour cream helps make it moist. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-04-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Smith534"},"reviewBody":" I have made this classic recipe many many times. Always delicious. For those that say otherwise, butter and eggs should be room temp and creamed well in mixer before adding other ingredients. Once you add the flour fold in only long enough to combine. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-05-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Barbara0069"},"reviewBody":"Excellent cake, rich, buttery and moist. I\u2019m going to serve it with fresh berries and whipped cream!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-08-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBasketball"},"reviewBody":"Was looking for a simple cake recipe, I was craving cake something bad. Came upon this, made cake as recipe was written except I added the insides of one vanilla bean. It was easy to make and so delicious.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-09-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldScissors"},"reviewBody":"Adjusted ingredients: 3 cups of sugar it is too sweet. I reduced it to 1 cup.\nInstead of an 1 cup of unsalted butter , I used 1 cup of coconut butter. I added 1 teaspoon of a baking powder to 1\/4 of baking soda. I added 1 table spoon of a shredded orange skin. This is a light delicious fluff cake.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-01-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lvarner"},"reviewBody":" This recipe made an excellent classic pound cake that could be served in a variety of ways, including plain, with berries, or topped with chocolate, fudge, or caramel sauce and\/or ice cream. It's delicious! This is a recipe I make time and time again. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-04-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Holly873"},"reviewBody":" I have successfully made pound cake many times, but I have never had a cake come out more rubbery than this one! I think most of it has to do with the 5-7 minute beating time on the butter and sugar. it's too much time. You can easily mess up a cake by over beating. I will be sticking to my grandmas recipe, that only has a 2 minute cream time, not 5-7.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-09-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeLobster"},"reviewBody":"Beat the 5 to 7 minutes as stated and had a complete mess. Overflowed the 10\" bundt pan.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-10-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lvarner"},"reviewBody":" I really loved this recipe - so good! I have made and eaten some pounds cakes in the past that have been a bit dry, but this one was nice and moist due to the sour cream. It's an excellent go-to pound cake recipe. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-03-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dlynsmith9"},"reviewBody":" This is a very delicious cake. It is easy to make and great for potlucks. I make a chocolate icing and poured over it. Will be making this again.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-03-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"karen7141"},"reviewBody":" Excellent!! Made as per recipe.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-10-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenGoggles"},"reviewBody":"I have a huge problem with reviewers who down rate a recipe without actually making it. I can almost guarantee \"Neil\" never made this recipe. It is not at all \"sickly sweet\". I have the exact 50+ year old recipe and it comes out perfect every time, a culinary school trained chef begged for the recipe. The ONLY differences are, my recipe calls for eggs to be separated, whites beaten and folded in and cake started in a cold oven. People who have a problem with TOO dense, gummy cake need to let eggs come to room temp for 2 hours or warm eggs in bowl of warm water for 30 minutes. I also have not made the recipe yet- going to try it without beating whites separately- and usually would never rate, but I'm going to go ahead and rate 5 to compensate for Neil.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-04-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveHelmet"},"reviewBody":"The best pound cake I have ever made! What to do with sour cream I purchased on sale for 25 cents that was about to expire? Freeze of course..... and find a great sour cream pound cake recipe!! I have made this twice.... both came out great. I did let the second cook a little longer as the first was slightly doughy in the middle. We love it plain....... perfect for a quick breakfast or snack! Add a little something for a fancy desert. This is my go to recipe for cake now!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-07-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueRocket"},"reviewBody":"Too sweet, can\u2019t taste the sour cream at all","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBowtie"},"reviewBody":"Absolutely Delightful and Versatile is what this cake is! I\u2019ve used it over and over as a base for many different cakes such as a Lemon ?? Poundcake using a combo of fresh squeezed lemons and lemon extract , Vanilla Poundcake using fresh Vanilla beans, Basic Poundcake with Chocolate buttercream frosting, and Caramel Poundcake adorned with\/without Pecans or Peanuts. I absolutely love this cake and get rave reviews by baking it using the suggested and suggested amounts WITHOUT altering it; I don\u2019t understand those that say a cake is too sweet, cake is not meant to taste like cornbread..","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-08-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldPretzel"},"reviewBody":"I think anyone who gives this less than a 5 star rating, has never make a pound cake, and doesn't understand that a pound cake is supposed to be a dense, moist cake. The ratio of eggs to flour to sugar to sour cream, is perfect. I have another recipe that uses the same amount of everything, except for eggs and no leavening agent. The eggs are increased to a dozen, 6 whole and 6 yolks. The rexipe uses the eggs as the leavening agent, which some pound cakes do. Some, not all. Follow the directions and you won't be disappointed! When she says beat the room temp butter, not margarine, butter, with sugar for 5 to 7 minutes, she means beat it for 5 to 7 minutes. If you're scooping your flour out of your bag, the container, you're getting too much flour. For me, the easiest is to convert everything to grams. I wish TOH offered this option. Room temperature means just that also. Room temperature. Not taken out 10 minutes before baking. Eggs need approximately 2 hours to come to room temperature. Allow time or whatever you're baking will be a fail. Not the recipe, because your ingredients weren't at room temperature when called for. This recipe is outstanding with the addition of the juice of 1 whole lemon, the zest from that lemon, and 2 pints of fresh blueberries, no vanilla. I made a simple glaze using another lemons zest, the juice and confectioner's sugar till it was drizzle consistency. This pound cake is fantastic! When made as written, eating with fresh strawberries over...yum...fresh sliced peaches over...let your imagination go....","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-02-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveSnow"},"reviewBody":"I\u2019ve been making this exact recipe for at least 20 years probably longer and I\u2019ve never had a problem using ingredients at room temperature or straight out of the fridge with the eggs, now the butter has to be room temperature or you wouldn\u2019t be able to beat it. I\u2019ve also separated my eggs and whipped the whites with a couple Tbsp. of the sugar til stiff peaks formed and after the other ingredients were mixed I fold in the whites for a crunch top. A family favorite in fact I have one in the oven right now.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-02-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanLobster"},"reviewBody":"I've never made a pound cake and I've never had a bundt cake actually come out of the mold in one piece......until today! Googled recipes with sour cream to use up some because today is it's best before date and found this recipe! I love it! Turned out perfect! I added lemon zest and juice, used 2 1\/2 cups of sugar and cooked it for an hour and 15 minutes. Let it cool exactly 15 minutes, tapped the bundt pan gently around the outside on the counter and voila! Out it came in one beautiful golden brown piece. I'll be making this over and over again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-10-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueSailboat"},"reviewBody":"This is a perfect pound cake and it is so easy to make. My cake was flavored with vanilla, almond, coconut, and lemon flavors. The main two were almond and vanilla. It baked up to a large beautiful cake with that really nice soft ring surrounded by a crunchy cake. Before I flipped it I heated up a super\/almond water and brush it around the soft ring. It was a hit with my crowd.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-07-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedPuzzle"},"reviewBody":"This turned out very nicely. The texture was dense, but not too heavy. For those having issues with texture, make sure to beat the eggs thoroughly after each addition. I did add almond and vanilla extract like some other reviewers.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-08-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueBoomerang"},"reviewBody":"I had some sour cream I wanted to use up, so I googled recipes and found this one! So thankful I did, as it was the best pound cake, I've ever made! Because there are just two of us, I halved the recipe and made it in a loaf pan. The texture and flavor were just perfect! I served with fresh strawberries and whipped cream!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"title":"Sour Cream Pound Cake","description":"Check out this video for how to make a Sour Cream Pound Cake","url":"https:\/\/videodam.tmbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/SourCreamPoundCake_DIYD_2727_040119_H.mp4","duration":"114.67","mime_type":"video\/mp4","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/videodam.tmbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/exps2727_HB133235D07_19_1b_WEB.jpg","advertising":true,"jw_id":"m63Tl8D4","jw_url":"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/videos\/m63Tl8D4-Uot7Fvi8.mp4","jw_thmub_url":"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/v2\/media\/m63Tl8D4\/poster.jpg?width=720","jw_publish_date":"06\/07\/2019"},"rms_legacy_id":"2727","romance_copy_dek":"A classic sour cream pound cake should be your go-to choice for brunch, snacking, special occasions and more.","enhanced_recipe_title":"Sour Cream Pound Cake","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 cup butter, softened","IngredientText":"1 cup butter, softened"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3 cups sugar","IngredientText":"3 cups sugar"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"6 large eggs, room temperature","IngredientText":"6 large eggs, room temperature"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3 cups all-purpose flour","IngredientText":"3 cups all-purpose flour"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 teaspoon baking soda","IngredientText":"1\/4 teaspoon baking soda"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 teaspoon salt","IngredientText":"1\/4 teaspoon salt"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 cup sour cream","IngredientText":"1 cup sour cream"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 teaspoons vanilla extract","IngredientText":"2 teaspoons vanilla extract"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"Optional: Confectioners' sugar and fresh fruit","IngredientText":"Optional: Confectioners' sugar and fresh fruit"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Sour-Cream-Pound-Cake_EXPS_FT24_2727_ST_0307_1.jpg","RecipeId":2727,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Sour Cream Pound Cake Recipe photo by Taste Recipes","VideoCode":"[dam-video dam-id=\"34109\"]","RecipeAttachmentFileName":"Sour-Cream-Pound-Cake_EXPS_FT24_2727_ST_0307_1.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Karen","Lastname":"Conrad","City":"East Troy","StateDescription":"Wisconsin","IsCommunityCook":false,"TimeCallout":"Prep: 15 min. 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Step 1: Cream the butter and sugar<\/h3>\n
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Step 4: Transfer to a pan and bake<\/h3>\n
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How do you make sure pound cake is moist?<\/h3>\n
What causes a pound cake to become gummy?<\/h3>\n
How do you get cake to release from a Bundt pan?<\/h3>\n
How do you serve sour cream pound cake?<\/h3>\n
Sour Cream Pound Cake Tips<\/h2> \r\n\r\n
What flour is best for pound cake?<\/h3> \r\nBecause pound cake is traditionally a denser, buttery cake, all-purpose flour tends to do the best job. Cake flour produces a very light and tender crumb, which is lovely in many cakes, but not quite right for pound cakes. Learn more about the different types of flour<\/a>. \r\n\r\n
How do you make pound cake moist?<\/h3> \r\nYou can make pound cake moist by including sour cream or buttermilk among the ingredients in your pound cake recipe. The acid in both sour cream and buttermilk acts as a tenderizer to the gluten in the flour as the cake bakes. <\/span>
\r\nAny tips for getting cake to release from a Bundt pan?<\/h3> \r\nWe know what a showstopper a Bundt cake can be when it slides right out from the pan with ease. While there are many tips and tricks out there to prepare a Bundt pan for a clean cake release, we\u2019ve developed what we think is the best solution. Learn how to grease a bundt pan the right way<\/a>.\r\n\r\n
What ingredients can I add to this pound cake recipe?<\/h3> \r\nExperiment with different flavor combinations to top the pound cake, such as peaches and pecans; apples and walnuts; cherries and almonds; or pineapple and macadamia nuts. In the summer, quickly grill the pound cake for a toasty flavor boost.","Metadescription":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"Because I'm our town's postmaster, I can bake only in my spare time. I especially enjoy making desserts such as this one. It tastes amazing as is, or tuck it under ice cream and chocolate syrup like a hot fudge sundae! \u2014Karen Conrad, East Troy, Wisconsin","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":null,"RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream and vanilla. Beat on low just until blended. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. ","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" Bake at 325\u00b0 for 1-1\/4 to 1-1\/2 hours or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, garnish with confectioners' sugar and fresh fruit.","SequenceNo":2}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":0},{"Name":"Baking Recipes","ID":111650},{"Name":"Cake Recipes","ID":111690}],"Course":[{"Name":"Course","ID":0},{"Name":"Cakes","ID":94630},{"Name":"Desserts","ID":94274},{"Name":"Pound Cake","ID":95594}],"Cuisine":[{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0},{"Name":"Comfort Food Desserts","ID":89560},{"Name":"Comfort Food Recipes","ID":89540},{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0}],"HealthyEating":[],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[{"Name":"Holiday & Celebration Recipes","ID":0},{"Name":"Baby Shower Recipes","ID":104174},{"Name":"Bridal Shower Recipes","ID":104186}],"Ingredients":[],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[{"Name":"Publication","ID":0},{"Name":"Country Woman Desserts","ID":107321},{"Name":"Country Woman Recipes","ID":107253},{"Name":"View All Country Woman Recipes","ID":107353}],"WinningRecipes":[{"Name":"Winning Recipes","ID":0},{"Name":"Winning Comfort Food Recipes","ID":107207},{"Name":"Winning Dessert Recipes","ID":107211}],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":304328},{"Name":"Easy","ID":304338},{"Name":"Winning Recipes","ID":304353},{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"Cakes","ID":305744},{"Name":"Pound Cake","ID":305795},{"Name":"Gear","ID":303966},{"Name":"Bakeware","ID":303971},{"Name":"Bundt Pan","ID":303980},{"Name":"Holidays & Events","ID":304368},{"Name":"Events & Gatherings","ID":304515},{"Name":"Potluck","ID":304558},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Desserts","ID":304288},{"Name":"Techniques","ID":304150},{"Name":"Baking Breads & Desserts","ID":304158},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":1,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"1 piece: 311 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 163mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. ","NoOfRatings":142,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/Sour-Cream-Pound-Cake_EXPS_FT24_2727_ST_0307_1.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/Sour-Cream-Pound-Cake_EXPS_FT24_2727_ST_0307_1.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":false,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[{"TipType":"Test Kitchen Tips (Q&A)","TipTitle":"","TipText":"
Sour Cream Pound Cake Tips<\/h2>
What flour is best for pound cake?<\/h3> Because pound cake is traditionally a denser, buttery cake, all-purpose flour tends to do the best job. Cake flour produces a very light and tender crumb, which is lovely in many cakes, but not quite right for pound cakes. Learn more about the different types of flour<\/a>.
How do you make pound cake moist?<\/h3> You can make pound cake moist by including sour cream or buttermilk among the ingredients in your pound cake recipe. The acid in both sour cream and buttermilk acts as a tenderizer to the gluten in the flour as the cake bakes.
Why is pound cake called pound cake?<\/h3> Originally, traditional pound cake recipes<\/a> called for a pound of butter, sugar, eggs and flour. No leaveners (such as baking soda or baking powder) were used to lighten or aerate the batter. Over time, pound cake recipes have adapted somewhat, retaining the flavor, texture and overall essence of pound cakes but with adjusted amounts of these central ingredients.
Any tips for getting cake to release from a Bundt pan?<\/h3> We know what a showstopper a Bundt cake can be when it slides right out from the pan with ease. While there are many tips and tricks out there to prepare a Bundt pan for a clean cake release, we\u2019ve developed what we think is the best solution. Learn how to grease a bundt pan the right way<\/a>.
What ingredients can I add to this pound cake recipe?<\/h3> Experiment with different flavor combinations to top the pound cake, such as peaches and pecans; apples and walnuts; cherries and almonds; or pineapple and macadamia nuts. In the summer, quickly grill the pound cake for a toasty flavor boost."}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43644,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311389,"name":"Cakes","slug":"cakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311324,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Taste Recipes's Test Kitchen is the headquarters for cake recipes. Our pros have all the techniques you need to whip up the perfect cake from scratch.","parent":310796,"count":2978,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/"},{"term_id":311441,"name":"Pound Cakes","slug":"pound-cakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311376,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking for pound cake recipes? Taste Recipes has the best pound cake recipes from real cooks like you, featuring reviews, ratings, how-to videos and tips.","parent":311389,"count":145,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/pound-cakes\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Sour Cream Pound Cake"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n