Indulge in the rich and moist flavors of this sour cream pound cake, perfect for a special occasion or a sweet treat any time of the day. With a hint of citrus zest, this cake is sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- Zest of 1 lemon or orange
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a 10-inch tube pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture.
- Fold in sour cream and citrus zest until well combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve slices of sour cream pound cake with a dollop of whipped cream or fresh berries.
- Enjoy!