This easy old fashioned sour cream pound cake is a wonderful dessert or snack at any time of year! Moist and delicious! Old-fashioned recipes like this never get old and this lovely cake makes a spectacular dessert with little effort.
Today’s Sour Cream Pound Cake recipe is an easy one when you are looking for a tasty dessert cake.
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Why This Recipe?
Delicious. Sometimes there is nothing like a good pound cake to just fulfill your sweet tooth. Back in the day, a pound cake was made with a pound of eggs, a pound of flour, a pound of sugar, and a pound of butter.
I promise you old-fashioned sour cream pound cake is lighter but is sooooooo good! I like to serve mine with fresh whipped cream and berries, but you could also serve plain or with a light icing.
Simple. This pound cake recipe is so easy to make with simple ingredients. It is a great cake for summer dinners and special occasions.
Versatile. The simple flavors of this moist crumb cake are lovely on their own, but you can add some fresh berries or cream or even a light dessert sauce to change it up.
Pound cakes are great at any time of year. I tend to make them more during fall and winter because when it is cold, I love baking.
What to serve with Sour Cream Pound Cake?
One thing I love about pound cake is how versatile it is. You can enjoy it on its own or with:
- Jelly or Jam
- Fresh fruit
- Whipped cream
- Hazelnut Spread
- Caramel Sauce
- Chocolate Sauce
- Buttercream icing
- Ice cream
How to make Old Fashioned Sour Cream Pound Cake
The full recipe is in the recipe card below, but the major steps are:
- Combine sugar and butter.
- Cream until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time.
- Add dry ingredients.
- Add sour cream.
- Pour cake batter into prepared bundt pan and bake.
- Let cool on cooling rack.
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- Double the recipe, cut into slices and freeze individual portion sizes. Wrap each slice tightly in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil before placing in a freezer-safe container.
- If you do not have a ring pan, this can bake in two loaf pans.
- Double the recipe and give a loaf as a gift this holiday season.
- Serve with fresh berries and whipped cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Recipe FAQs
Can I substitute oil for butter in a pound cake recipe?
I would not recommend it. A true pound cake has butter. Butter adds richness and flavor, so the cake may be less moist and have a slightly different taste.
How do I know when my pound cake is done baking?
A pound cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
How should I store a pound cake?
Store at room temperature, tightly wrapped in plastic wrap or stored in an airtight container, for 2-3 days.
More Delicious Pound Cake Recipes
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- Old-Fashioned Pound Cake - A beautiful pound cake made without sour cream.
- Best Ever Zucchini Bread – Moist and buttery and topped with a light brown sugar dusting.
- Easy Banana Bread – made with bananas and spices to make wonderful bakery-style bread.
- Lemon Blueberry Cake - A lovely light cake that is perfect duing spring and summer!
- Sour Cream Cake Recipe - A delicious light and fluffy pound cake that is perfect any time of year.
- Easy Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting - A delicious banana cake that will go fast so be sure to grab a piece first
- Streusel Coffee Cake with Bisquick - An easy coffee cake for any occaision!
Sour Cream Pound Cake recipe
📖 Recipe
Old Fashioned Sour Cream Pound Cake
Ingredients
- 3 sticks salted butter softened
- 3 cups sugar
- 6 eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325° F. Prepare a bundt pan with butter or shortening and dusting of flour.
- In a large bowl or mixer bowl, cream sugar and butter over medium speed until well blended.
- Add eggs and mix.
- In a separate bowl, mix together flour, salt, and baking soda.
- Add dry ingredients to butter mixture and add sour cream and vanilla.
- Pour batter in cake pan. Spread so that batter is even in pan.
- Bake for 1 hour and 20-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cake cool 10 minutes on a wire rack before removing.
Notes
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Akaleistar
That pound cake looks yummy!
Raquel
Thank you, Ashley! Good to see you! Hope you are doing well!!
Tamara
This is one of my dad's favorites. Sometimes we make it in lieu of a birthday cake - meaning in lieu of a traditional sugary birthday cake. He loves this!
Raquel
They really make for a wonderful cake and happy to hear it is one of your Dad's favorite!
Estee
Looks so perfect for a breakfast cake!
Debra
Exactly how my mom always served it....sour cream and blueberries. YUM.
Raquel
Your mom has good taste 🙂 It is my favorite way to enjoy it!
Glenda
Scrumptious AND simple! This was one of the best pound cakes I've ever eaten. Definitely will be making this again!