Vanilla buttermilk pound cake with cream cheese glaze

Vanilla Buttermilk Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze is a delightful and indulgent dessert that combines the rich flavors of vanilla, buttermilk, and cream cheese. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:

Ingredients:

For the Pound Cake:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk

For the Cream Cheese Glaze:

• 4 oz (1/2 cup) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-3 tablespoons milk (adjust for desired consistency)

Instructions:

For the Pound Cake:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading it evenly.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Cream Cheese Glaze:

1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until well combined.
3. Gradually add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the glaze reaches your desired consistency. You can adjust the amount of milk to make it thicker or thinner.
4. Once the pound cake is completely cooled, drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the top.
5. Slice, serve, and enjoy your delicious Vanilla Buttermilk Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze!

Feel free to get creative and add some extra vanilla bean seeds or lemon zest to enhance the flavors. Enjoy!