Buttermilk Pound Cake

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Buttermilk Pound Cake
45 min.
12
463kcal
100%sweetness
10.29%saltiness
2.04%sourness
1.23%bitterness
5.53%savoriness
37.6%fattiness
0%spiciness

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This Buttermilk Pound Cake is a classic dessert that's perfect for any occasion. With a tender, buttery texture and a delicate crumb, this cake is sure to impress. The addition of buttermilk gives it a subtle tang that perfectly balances the sweetness. It's a simple yet elegant dessert that's perfect for a weekend treat or a special occasion.

Imagine serving this beautiful cake at your next dinner party, impressing your guests with its delicate flavor and moist texture. Or, enjoy it as a special treat for your family on a lazy Sunday afternoon. This cake is also perfect for gifting, whether it's for a holiday, a birthday, or just because. It's a delicious way to show someone you care.

But what sets this Buttermilk Pound Cake apart from the rest? It's all in the ingredients and technique. The use of butter and buttermilk creates a rich, moist cake with a delicate crumb. The addition of lemon zest and nutmeg adds a subtle flavor that elevates this dessert. And the long baking time ensures a perfectly cooked cake with a golden crust.

So, if you're looking for a classic dessert that's sure to impress, this Buttermilk Pound Cake is the perfect choice. With its simple yet elegant flavor and moist, tender texture, it's sure to become a favorite. Whether you're serving it to guests or enjoying it with your family, this cake is sure to bring a smile to everyone's face.

Ingredients

  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup butter (8 oz.or 2 sticks)
  • cups granulated sugar white
  •  egg whites 
  •  lemon zest grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • cup buttermilk 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Butter one 9- or 10-inch tube pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper, and butter the bottom again. Optional: In addition to buttering the pan, coat the sides with sugar.
  2. Sift flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter with sugar until creamy, 5 minutes.
  4. Mix in the eggs, one at time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest, nutmeg and the vanilla extract.
  5. Add one-third of the flour mixture to the batter and mix well.
  6. Add one-half of the buttermilk into the batter and mix well. Continue to alternate the flour mixture and the buttermilk.
  7. Garnish with chopped pecans/walnuts or sliced almonds.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven for 70 to 90 minutes. Do not open oven door within the first hour of baking. The cake is done when it starts to pull away from the tube pans side, or use the toothpick trick. Insert a toothpick and when it comes out clean, the cake is done cooking. After removing the cake from the oven, cool in a pan for 10 minutes.
  9. Remove from the cake from the pan and place on a wire rack.
  10. Let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Calories463kcal
Protein4.6%
Fat31.64%
Carbs63.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.67
Glycemic Load
52.48
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.2191304347826%

Taste

Sweetness:
100%
Saltiness:
10.29%
Sourness:
2.04%
Bitterness:
1.23%
Savoriness:
5.53%
Fattiness:
37.6%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:463.38kcal
23.17%
Fat:16.52g
25.42%
Saturated Fat:10.17g
63.58%
Carbohydrates:74.93g
24.98%
Net Carbohydrates:74.02g
26.92%
Sugar:51.19g
56.88%
Cholesterol:42.87mg
14.29%
Sodium:284.31mg
12.36%
Alcohol:0.23g
1.27%
Protein:5.41g
10.81%
Selenium:14.33µg
20.47%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.12%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.33%
Folate:59.38µg
14.85%
Manganese:0.22mg
11.07%
Vitamin A:506.06IU
10.12%
Vitamin B3:1.89mg
9.45%
Iron:1.5mg
8.35%
Phosphorus:57.44mg
5.74%
Fiber:0.91g
3.66%
Calcium:34.56mg
3.46%
Vitamin E:0.47mg
3.15%
Copper:0.06mg
2.91%
Magnesium:10.94mg
2.73%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.59%
Potassium:88.45mg
2.53%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.26%
Zinc:0.32mg
2.16%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.73%
Vitamin K:1.48µg
1.41%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.17%
Source:Foodista