Have you ever heard where the name “pound cake” comes from? Back in the 18th Century, this cake was made using a pound of all the main ingredients, i.e. a pound of butter, a pound of sugar, a pound of flour, and a pound of eggs. Unlike other pound cakes that turn out overly dense and dry, this pound cake is perfect in it’s thick but moist texture and tender crumb. The secret to keeping it moist is using sour cream in the batter, or you could substitute full fat plain Greek yogurt.
How to make Sour Cream Pound Cake:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottom of a 9×5” loaf pan with a piece of parchment paper, then grease the bottom and sides of the pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.In a large mixing bowl cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Continue beating and add the eggs, one at a time, scraping bowl after each. Stir in the vanilla and sour cream.Slowly stir in the flour mixture, just until combined.Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 45-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and transfer to a cooling rack.
Serving Ideas:
Plain, with a cup of coffee.Whipped cream and fruit.Ice cream and toppingsSweetened ricotta with pistachios and chocolate chipsFruit sauce or jam.
Storing and Freezing Instructions:
Pound cake will keep stored at room temperature for 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to one week. To Freeze: Allow baked pound cake to cool completely. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil (or place in a freezer ziplock bag). Freeze the loaf for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then bring to room temperature before serving. FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST for more great recipes! Have you tried this recipe?! RATE and COMMENT below! I would love to hear your experience. I originally shared this recipe February 2014. Updated March 2021. This post contains affiliate links.
