Buttermilk Pound Cake recipe

Name: Buttermilk Pound Cake recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 c All-purpose flour (sifted); 2 - 3 c granulated sugar (Use 3 cups for a sweeter pound cake); 1 ½ c (3 sticks) unsalted butter- room temperature; 1 ½ c buttermilk- room temperature; 5 large eggs- room temperature; ½ tsp baking powder; ½ tsp salt; 2 tsps vanilla extract; 1 tsp almond extract; ½ c (1 stick) of unsalted butter - melted; 2 c powdered sugar; 3-4 tbsps milk; 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h 20min

This classic Buttermilk Pound Cake is rich, buttery, and incredibly moist, with a subtle tang from the buttermilk. It’s a Southern staple with a tender crumb and a perfectly golden crust.

Updated at: Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:03:55 GMT