Southern Pound Cake (Moist Vanilla Bundt Recipe)

Southern pound cake with a slice removed to show moist crumb.

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Southern Pound Cake (Moist Vanilla Bundt Recipe)

Southern Pound Cake (Moist Vanilla Bundt Recipe) is a buttery, family-friendly, and old fashioned dessert that always bakes up moist, rich, and satisfying. This classic pound cake recipe blends butter, sugar, and cream in a Bundt pan for a tender crumb and timeless Southern flavor.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1 20

Resting Time30

Total Time2 5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Southern

Servings:

Calories: 684kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

10–12 cup Bundt pan
Stand mixer or hand mixer
Mixing bowls
Spatula
Wire rack

Ingredients

1 pound unsalted butter, room temperature
3 cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour sifted
1 cup heavy cream or whole milk room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Generously grease and flour a 10–12 cup Bundt pan. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar together on medium speed for 5 to 7 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time. Beat well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
With the mixer on low speed, add the sifted flour in three additions, alternating with the cream in two additions. Begin and end with the flour. Mix just until combined.
Add vanilla and salt. Stir to combine, but do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan. Use a spatula to smooth the top.
Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Do not open the oven early.
Cool the cake in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack and let cool completely before slicing.

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Notes

Storage Moist pound cake stores well at room temperature for up to four days when kept covered or in the refrigerator for one week.

Freeze Freeze slices in airtight wrapping for up to two months.

Reheat: Thaw at room temperature.

Substitutions

Heavy Cream: Use whole milk for a lighter version.
Vanilla: Swap in almond extract to add a nutty note.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

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