Now that I've retired from teaching, I have more time to bake. This buttermilk cake is the one I make most often. It is a truly southern recipe, and one I think can't be topped—once people taste it, they won't go back to their other recipes with buttermilk. —Gracie Hanchey, De Ridder, Louisiana
Buttermilk Pound Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; add alternately with buttermilk and beat well.
Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 70 minutes. Cool in pan for 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.
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Becky
Dec 5, 2019
this cake took nearly 80 minutes. It was tasty, but I will stick to bundt cakes that have a glaze. This one needed something. I used whipping cream.
fhquilting
Aug 13, 2019
This is a wonderful recipe! Shannon needs to take a deep breath and read the reviews to understand that she is blowing air and seriously mistaken about this recipe! Over 100 reviews and no one is in agreement with her. The Review option is not for showing off an affected "better cook than any of you" attitude.
Shaun'du
Jul 18, 2019
Hello Shaun here. I am looking at the recipe so I don't have to use self rising agent of any form such as baking powder?
Kelly
Jun 9, 2019
This recipe is very simple but tastes incredible! I followed the recipe except I added a touch of Lorann Lemon emulsion to the batter which made it absolutely perfect!
Lina
Apr 9, 2019
I had some left over buttermilk in my fridge and decided to Google buttermilk cake recipes. Found quite a lot of recipes but decided to go with this recipe. Im glad i did cause it is so fluffy and delicious and simple to make. My husband has almsot eaten the entire cake ??
Amanda
Mar 25, 2019
This was amazingly delicious and super simple to make! It isn't too sweet but it is heavy. My coworkers ate it up and I got many compliments. Thank you!
Kris
Feb 22, 2019
Cannot wait to cut into this cake later...it’s in my oven now! The batter was luscious and fluffy! I did add a dash of sea salt to the batter and added 1/2 teaspoon more vanilla, I did make this in my bundt pan!
rhodes385
Feb 12, 2019
Is there anyway you can make it a marble pound cake
Amy
Nov 29, 2018
I made this Buttermilk Pound Cake for Thanksgiving it turned out perfect, it was moist, delicious and easy to make. I will be making this cake over and over again, Thanks
Teri
Nov 22, 2018
This pound Cake is delicious! I totally agree with you Marian! Usually before people even try out the original recipe they start tweaking it and then complain because it didn’t turn out! I follow new recipes to the “T,” and if it doesn’t turn out, then I’ll tweak it!!
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this cake took nearly 80 minutes. It was tasty, but I will stick to bundt cakes that have a glaze. This one needed something. I used whipping cream.
This is a wonderful recipe! Shannon needs to take a deep breath and read the reviews to understand that she is blowing air and seriously mistaken about this recipe! Over 100 reviews and no one is in agreement with her. The Review option is not for showing off an affected "better cook than any of you" attitude.
Hello Shaun here. I am looking at the recipe so I don't have to use self rising agent of any form such as baking powder?
This recipe is very simple but tastes incredible! I followed the recipe except I added a touch of Lorann Lemon emulsion to the batter which made it absolutely perfect!
I had some left over buttermilk in my fridge and decided to Google buttermilk cake recipes. Found quite a lot of recipes but decided to go with this recipe. Im glad i did cause it is so fluffy and delicious and simple to make. My husband has almsot eaten the entire cake ??
This was amazingly delicious and super simple to make! It isn't too sweet but it is heavy. My coworkers ate it up and I got many compliments. Thank you!
Cannot wait to cut into this cake later...it’s in my oven now! The batter was luscious and fluffy! I did add a dash of sea salt to the batter and added 1/2 teaspoon more vanilla, I did make this in my bundt pan!
Is there anyway you can make it a marble pound cake
I made this Buttermilk Pound Cake for Thanksgiving it turned out perfect, it was moist, delicious and easy to make. I will be making this cake over and over again, Thanks
This pound Cake is delicious! I totally agree with you Marian! Usually before people even try out the original recipe they start tweaking it and then complain because it didn’t turn out! I follow new recipes to the “T,” and if it doesn’t turn out, then I’ll tweak it!!