Sour Cream Pound Cake Recipe with Vanilla

A soft vanilla sour cream cake with a moist crumb and golden top.

By Savva LoginovUpdated
Total 1 hr 5 minMakes 10 slices
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This sour cream cake uses beaten eggs and sugar for lift, then folds in sour cream, flour and baking powder for a moist crumb. Mix gently after adding flour and bake until a skewer comes out clean. Heat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 23 cm loaf or tube pan. Beat eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt 4 to 5 minutes until pale and airy. Fold sour cream into egg mixture until combined. Whisk flour and baking powder. Fold into batter in two additions just until smooth. Pour into prepared pan and bake 40 to 45 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan, then unmould.

Sour Cream Pound Cake Recipe with Vanilla

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Sour Cream Pound Cake Recipe with Vanilla

Prep 20 minCook 45 minTotal 1 hr 5 minYield 10 slices
Only numbered ingredient amounts change.

Equipment: Measuring tools, mixing bowl and suitable pan

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Prepare pan

    Heat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 23 cm loaf or tube pan.

  2. Whip eggs and sugar

    Beat eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt 4 to 5 minutes until pale and airy.

  3. Add sour cream

    Fold sour cream into egg mixture until combined.

  4. Add dry ingredients

    Whisk flour and baking powder. Fold into batter in two additions just until smooth.

  5. Bake

    Pour into prepared pan and bake 40 to 45 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan, then unmould.

How to tell when it is ready

Cook until tender and evenly heated as described.

Tips

  • Bring eggs and sour cream toward room temperature.
  • Beat eggs and sugar until noticeably pale.
  • Fold flour gently to keep the crumb tender.
  • Begin checking doneness at 40 minutes.

Troubleshooting

  • If the mixture is too thick, add liquid gradually.
  • If browning too quickly, lower the heat.

Substitutions

  • Use a compatible neutral oil if needed.
  • Choose suitable alternatives for dietary needs.

Variations

  • Adjust herbs or spices to taste.
  • Add a suitable seasonal ingredient.

Serving suggestions

  • Dust with powdered sugar.
  • Serve with fresh berries.
  • Pair with coffee or tea.
  • Add a spoonful of fruit preserves.

Make ahead

Prepare components ahead and refrigerate perishable ingredients; finish shortly before serving.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers promptly and use within 3 days.

Food safety

Contains wheat, egg and dairy. Cool before storing; refrigerate leftovers promptly.

Frequently asked questions

Can I prepare this ahead?

Prepare components ahead and refrigerate perishable ingredients; finish close to serving.

How should I store sour cream pound cake?

Refrigerate leftovers promptly and use within 3 days.

Serve promptly and refrigerate leftovers safely.

About the author

Savva Loginov

Savva Loginov writes about traditional Ukrainian cooking, including regional dishes, heritage baking and the customs behind familiar recipes. His English guides explain each dish’s context alongside clear, practical cooking instructions.

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