This Whipped Cream Pound Cake presents a divine fusion of silky batter and luxurious, creamy tastes, perfectly baked to achieve a golden, crisp exterior and a soft, fluffy center.
If you’re on the hunt for the ultimate Southern Vanilla Pound Cake, you’ve hit the jackpot! I’ve gathered all the essential tips and tricks to help you bake a stunning pound cake that boasts a deliciously buttery golden crust and an irresistibly moist, tender interior. So, let’s dive in and start baking!
Now, the secret to a perfect pound cake lies in the balance of ingredients and the love you pour into it. This recipe takes you back to the heart of Southern baking, where every ingredient is a step closer to creating a masterpiece. Imagine cutting into a cake that’s so beautifully golden on the outside, it’s like a little piece of sunshine on your plate. And when you get to the inside, oh cousin, it’s like a cloud of sweet, tender deliciousness that melts in your mouth.
Ready to taste the magic? Let’s get right to it!
How to Make a Southern Vanilla Pound Cake
Ingredients
- Cake Flour: This is your cake’s foundation. Cake flour has a lower protein content than all-purpose flour, giving our pound cake a finer, softer texture and helping it rise beautifully.
- Unsalted Butter: The heart and soul of any pound cake. Butter adds richness, moisture, and that irresistible buttery flavor. We use unsalted to control the salt level in the cake.
- Granulated Sugar: This sweetens the cake, of course, but it also plays a role in getting that golden crust and tender crumb.
- Eggs: They’re like the glue holding everything together. Eggs give structure to the cake, help it rise, and contribute to its moistness.
- Heavy Whipping Cream: This adds an extra layer of richness and ensures the cake is moist. It also helps to create a tender crumb.
- Vanilla Extract: A touch of vanilla enhances all the other flavors in the cake, giving it a warm, aromatic depth.
- Powdered Sugar: For dusting on top of the cake. It adds a hint of sweetness and makes it look as good as it tastes.
- Non-stick Baking Spray: To grease your bundt pan, ensuring your cake comes out perfectly without sticking.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a cozy 325 degrees F.
- In your stand mixer, mix the butter and granulated sugar on high until they’re smooth and well combined.
- Introduce eggs one at a time, mixing on medium after each addition to ensure they’re all feeling the love.
- Let the vanilla extract join the party, blending into the butter mixture on medium speed.
- Gradually add the cake flour, a cup at a time, continuing to mix on medium.
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream and mix until everything’s mingling nicely.
- Get your bundt pan all dressed up with non-stick baking spray.
- Pour the batter into the pan, then give it a gentle pat on the counter to let any shy air bubbles escape.
- Bake on the middle rack for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Test the cake’s readiness with a toothpick—if it doesn’t come out clean, cover the cake with foil and give it another 7-8 minutes.
- Let the cake cool on the counter for at least 1 hour before turning it upside down.
- Finally, give it a glamorous dusting of powdered sugar.
Southern Vanilla Pound Cake Tips and Tricks
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure your butter, eggs, and dairy are at room temperature. This helps to create a smoother batter and a more evenly baked cake.
- Proper Creaming: Cream the butter and sugar together until they’re light and fluffy. This step is vital for incorporating air into your batter, which helps achieve that dreamy fluffiness.
- Add Eggs One at a Time: Be patient and add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. This ensures a cohesive and well-aerated batter.
- Sift Your Flour: Sifting the cake flour before adding it to the mix prevents lumps and helps aerate the flour, contributing to a lighter cake texture.
- Fold in the Flour: Instead of beating, gently fold the flour into the batter. This prevents overmixing, which can lead to a dense cake.
- Don’t Skimp on the Creaming Time: The creaming process can take up to 5-7 minutes. It’s worth every second for that airy, fluffy texture.
- Use a Bundt Pan: A bundt pan allows for more even heat distribution during baking, which helps the cake cook evenly and stay moist.
- Don’t Overbake: Overbaking is the nemesis of moisture. Keep an eye on your cake and start checking for doneness a few minutes before the recipe suggests.
- Cooling is Key: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack. This stops the cooking process and prevents the cake from becoming soggy.
- Storage Matters: Once completely cooled, store the cake in an airtight container to keep it moist.
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Southern Vanilla Pound Cake
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups Cake Flour
- 1½ cups Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter room temperature
- 3 cups Granulated Sugar
- 6 Eggs room temperature
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a cozy 325 degrees F.
- In your stand mixer, mix the butter and granulated sugar on high until they're smooth and well combined.
- Introduce eggs one at a time, mixing on medium after each addition to ensure they’re all feeling the love.
- Let the vanilla extract join the party, blending into the butter mixture on medium speed.
- Gradually add the cake flour, a cup at a time, continuing to mix on medium.
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream and mix until everything’s mingling nicely.
- Get your bundt pan all dressed up with non-stick baking spray.
- Pour the batter into the pan, then give it a gentle pat on the counter to let any shy air bubbles escape.
- Bake on the middle rack for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Test the cake’s readiness with a toothpick—if it doesn’t come out clean, cover the cake with foil and give it another 7-8 minutes.
- Let the cake cool on the counter for at least 1 hour before turning it upside down.
- Finally, give it a glamorous dusting of powdered sugar.
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Can’t wait to try it
Charlie Mae says
Your recipe ingredients and baking instructions reads divinely. May your cooking gift be enriched with unlimited degrees of love and Soulful temperament.
Joanne says
Can’t wait to try
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