Buttermilk Cake(Pound)

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Cuisine: American

A rich, moist buttermilk pound cake with a crusty top, perfect for dessert or tea time, offering a buttery flavor with subtle tang from buttermilk.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Crisco
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 3 cups plain flour, sifted 6 times

Instructions

  1. Cream the Crisco and sugar together until well combined.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Incorporate the flour and buttermilk alternately into the mixture.
  4. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla or lemon flavoring and mix thoroughly.
  5. Pour the batter into a prepared baking pan.
  6. Bake at 350°F for about one hour, or until the top is crusty and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

233 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.6g 11% DV
Total Fat 2.8g 4% DV
Carbs 46.9g 17% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 1.3g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 99.3mg 4% DV
Potassium 257.3mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 67.3mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 27.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 95.5mg 7% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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