Buttermilk Poundcake

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Ingredients

  • 2 sticks softened unsalted butter
  • 1 3/4 cups vanilla sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • coarse sugar, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 4-5 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, scraping well after each addition.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt to combine. Add 1/3 of the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mix just until incorporated.
  3. Add 1/3 of the buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated. Repeat until all of the dry and wet ingredients are added, scrape the bowl well.
  4. Pour the batter into a greased, parchment lined loaf pan and top generously with coarse sugar. Bake in a 350 degree oven until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Cool 15 minutes in the pan before unmolding, then cool completely before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

497 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 28.4g 36% DV
Carbs 58.6g 21% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 2.9g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12477.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 212.8mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 147.5mg 49% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 59.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1586mg 100% DV
Iron 4.5mg 25% DV
Contains Milk 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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