buttermilk poundcake

(1 RATING)
80 Pinches
Jackson, MS
Updated on Sep 4, 2011

This is a delicious,moist pound cake that freezes beautifully. It's good plain or as a base for other desserts . I love to layer it with custard and berries and then top it with whipped cream to make a trifle. It's also good served with peaches or strawberries.And if you have some left over its good buttered and toasted for breakfast.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min
method ---
yield 12-15 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter,softened
  • 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract(optional)
  • 5 - large or extra large eggs
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon boiling water
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

How To Make buttermilk poundcake

  • Step 1
    preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan and then line the bottom with waxed paper or parchment paper that has also been greased and floured.
  • Step 2
    Cream butter,shortening,sugar and extract until fluffy(about 5 minute with a stand mixer). Bring eggs to room temperature by placing them in a bowl or warm water for a about two minutes. Add eggs to the creamed mixture one at a time.
  • Step 3
    Sift flour with salt. Add to the mixture alternately with the buttermilk,beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Add baking soda to the boiling water and add last.
  • Step 4
    Pour mixture into the prepared pan and bake for about 1 hr 15 min. or until a toothpick inserted in the center no longer has crumbs on it. Cool for about 10 minutes before turning out. Cool completely before wrapping and storing.
  • Step 5
    Cake can also be made in two 8x8 pans and cut in cubes to put on skewers with strawberries or for chocolate fondue..

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