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Buttermilk Sour Cream Pound Cake with Southern Caramel Icing

Buttermilk Sour Cream Pound Cake with Southern Caramel Icing
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Indulge in the rich flavors of Buttermilk Sour Cream Pound Cake with Southern Caramel Icing, a delightful dessert that promises to impress at any gathering. This moist and tender cake is made with creamy buttermilk and sour cream, resulting in a soft crumb that melts in your mouth. Topped with a luscious homemade Southern caramel icing, each bite is an experience of sweetness and comfort. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply as a sweet treat for the family, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures even novice bakers can create a stunning dessert that is both delicious and visually appealing. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a show-stopping pound cake ready to serve in no time.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temp
  • 1 cup vegetable shortening
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs, room temp
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup full-fat buttermilk, room temp
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter (for icing)
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 to 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a bundt pan.
  2. Beat together unsalted butter, vegetable shortening, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Mix buttermilk, sour cream, and vanilla extract in another bowl.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with wet ingredients until just combined.
  7. Pour batter into the bundt pan and bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow cooling before preparing the Southern caramel icing by melting butter and brown sugar in a saucepan, then adding cream and vanilla.
  9. Drizzle icing over the cooled cake.

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