Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Pound Cake

Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Pound Cake
Introduction
Old-fashioned sour cream pound cake is a timeless Southern-style dessert known for its rich buttery flavor, velvety texture, and perfectly golden crust. The sour cream keeps the cake incredibly moist and tender, creating a melt-in-your-mouth crumb that tastes even better the next day.
Perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or an afternoon coffee break.
Ingredients
For the Cake
1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
3 cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Optional Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oven
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt or tube pan thoroughly.
Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
Gradually add sugar and continue beating for 4–5 minutes until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add Eggs
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together:
Flour
Baking soda
Salt
Step 5: Mix Batter
Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with sour cream.
Begin and end with the flour mixture.
Stir in vanilla and almond extract.
Do not overmix.
Step 6: Bake
Pour batter evenly into prepared pan.
Bake for 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 7: Cool
Let cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
Turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
Optional Glaze
Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Drizzle over cooled cake.
Tips for Success
Room-temperature ingredients blend more smoothly.
Beat butter and sugar thoroughly for the best texture.
Avoid overmixing after adding flour.
Sour cream adds moisture and richness, so use full-fat for best results.
Flavor & Texture
This pound cake is dense yet soft, buttery, moist, and slightly tangy from the sour cream. The outside develops a delicate golden crust while the inside stays rich and velvety.
Nutritional Information
(Approximate per slice, based on 14 servings)
Calories: 430
Fat: 20 g
Carbohydrates: 58 g
Protein: 5 g
Sugar: 38 g
Serving Suggestions
Delicious with:
Fresh berries
Whipped cream
Coffee or tea
Vanilla ice cream
Storage
Store covered at room temperature for 3 days
Refrigerate up to 1 week
Freeze up to 3 months
Conclusion
This old-fashioned sour cream pound cake is the kind of classic recipe passed down through generations. Rich, buttery, and wonderfully moist, it’s a dependable dessert that never goes out of style.