buttermilk poundcake

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Beth Henry
Jackson, MS

This is a delicious,moist pound cake that freezes beautifully. It's good plain or as a base for other desserts . I love to layer it with custard and berries and then top it with whipped cream to make a trifle. It's also good served with peaches or strawberries.And if you have some left over its good buttered and toasted for breakfast.

(1 rating)
yield 12 -15
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min

Ingredients For buttermilk poundcake

  • 1 c
    unsalted butter,softened
  • 1/2 c
    butter flavored shortening
  • 3 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp
    pure almond extract(optional)
  • 5
    large or extra large eggs
  • 3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    buttermilk
  • 1 Tbsp
    boiling water
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda

How To Make buttermilk poundcake

  • 1
    preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan and then line the bottom with waxed paper or parchment paper that has also been greased and floured.
  • 2
    Cream butter,shortening,sugar and extract until fluffy(about 5 minute with a stand mixer). Bring eggs to room temperature by placing them in a bowl or warm water for a about two minutes. Add eggs to the creamed mixture one at a time.
  • 3
    Sift flour with salt. Add to the mixture alternately with the buttermilk,beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Add baking soda to the boiling water and add last.
  • 4
    Pour mixture into the prepared pan and bake for about 1 hr 15 min. or until a toothpick inserted in the center no longer has crumbs on it. Cool for about 10 minutes before turning out. Cool completely before wrapping and storing.
  • 5
    Cake can also be made in two 8x8 pans and cut in cubes to put on skewers with strawberries or for chocolate fondue..

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