Vanilla Glazed Pound Cake
Vanilla glazed pound cake delivers rich buttery flavor and dense soft crumb that stays moist after baking. Sweet vanilla glaze adds gentle sweetness across the top layer giving bakery style finish.
Equipment
- 10-inch Bundt pan
- Mixing bowls
- electric mixer,
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Kitchen scale
- Wire cooling rack
- Whisk
- Sifter
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 cup 227 g unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups 600 g granulated sugar
- 3 cups 360 g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon 5 g fine salt
- ½ cup 120 g sour cream
- ½ cup 120 ml buttermilk
- 6 large eggs separated
- ¼ teaspoon 1 g baking soda
- 1 tablespoon 15 ml pure vanilla extract
For the Vanilla Glaze
- 1 cup 120 g powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons 30 ml milk
- ⅛ teaspoon 0.5 ml vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
Instructions
Step 1:
- Begin by preheating your oven to 325°F (165°C). Thoroughly grease a 10-inch Bundt pan and lightly coat it with flour, tapping out any excess.
Step 2:
- In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda. Whisk everything together until evenly blended, then set aside.
Step 3:
- Add the softened butter and granulated sugar to a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer for about 4–5 minutes, until the mixture looks pale, creamy, and fluffy.
Step 4:
- Mix in the egg yolks one at a time, making sure each yolk is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream until smooth.
Step 5:
- Add the dry ingredients to the batter in batches, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and finish with the flour mixture, mixing only until no streaks of flour remain.
Step 6:
- In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Using a spatula, gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter to create a lighter texture.
Step 7:
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Bake for 70–80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 8:
- Let the cake rest in the pan for 15 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. To prepare the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth, then drizzle it generously over the cooled cake before slicing and serving.