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    Home » Recipes » Soul Food Classics

    Homemade Sour Cream Pound Cake

    August 9, 2022 by LaKita 38 Comments

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    This Homemade Sour Cream Pound Cake is a classic southern pound cake recipe that requires a few basic ingredients. It's easy, moist, and made from scratch.

    If you cannot get enough of this melt in your mouth sour cream pound cake, then make sure that you also try my Chocolate Sour Cream Pound Cake as well.

    close up side view of homemade sour cream pound cake on plate with slices cut out of it

    I began my love affair with baking by hanging out in the kitchen with first my grandmother and mother.

    In our household, if you hang around the kitchen too long, then sooner or later you will be put to work. For me, that was peeling this, stirring that, mixing this, etc. My favorite chore was always helping make the cake. The benefit of doing this was that once the cake mixture went into the pan I could have any leftover batter that was left in the bowl.

    In my world, as a kid, there was nothing better than getting to taste the cake batter. I remember asking my mom if she could leave a little extra in the bowl. Now today, this is not recommended because of the raw eggs. However, back in my day, we didn't follow that rule and luckily I never got sick.

    A cake that made a regular appearance was pound cake. This cake requires a few ingredients which you probably already have in your home and can be made in many different variations such as lemon, chocolate, almond, and sour cream. Today I will share with you my grandmother's sour cream cake recipe. I will keep it original and not make any changes, I hope you give it a try!

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    Ingredients You'll Need

    overhead view of ingredients needed to make pound cake in separate bowls and containers
    1. Butter - Try to grab the best butter that you can and allow it to sit at room temperature a bit for easier mixing.
    2. Sugar - Use granulated or cane sugar to add sweetness to the cake.
    3. Eggs - This cake requires six large eggs to make. Try to remove the eggs before using them and allow them to come to room temperature.
    4. Sour Cream - Once cup of sour cream is all that is needed for the recipe. Adding sour cream to the cake will help to keep the cake moist and balance well with the sweetness of the cake. Use full-fat regular sour cream for this pound cake recipe with sour cream. I would not recommend substituting milk for this ingredient or using a dairy-free option for this particular recipe.
    5. All-Purpose Flour - Use plain all-purpose flour with nothing added to it. You may whisk or shift before using.
    6. Baking Soda - Be sure to check the date of the package before adding to the pound cake to make sure that it has not expired. Expired baking soda will prevent the cake from rising properly. No one wants their cake to fall.
    7. Vanilla Extract - Use pure vanilla extract and not imitation for best results.

    Step By Step Instructions

    Begin the recipe by preheating the oven to 325 degrees F. Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer with a large mixing bowl, add the room temperature butter and the granulated sugar. Mix together on medium-high speed until the mixture is light in color and fluffy.

    Next, adjust the mixer to medium-low speed and add in eggs. Add in the sour cream and continue mixing until combined.

    wet ingredients to make pound cake combined together in stand mixer bowl

    In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda until combined before adding slowly in small amounts at a time to the cake mixture. Lastly, add the vanilla extract and mix until combined. Pour the cake mixture into the prepared bundt or tube pan.

    Be sure to spread the cake mixture around or tap the bottom of the pan to make sure it is spread evenly in the pan.

    prepared bundt pan for pound cake
    cake mixture poured into prepared bundt pan before baking

    Place into the oven to bake for about 1 hour or until a cake tester comes out clean. Carefully remove it from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan on a baking rack for 15 to 20 minutes before removing completely. Then slice, serve, and enjoy! This cake is even better the next day. Try enjoying a slice with a cup of coffee in the morning.

    side view of finished pound cake on large plate

    Recipe Tips & Tricks

    • Take your time preparing the cake pan! Use shortening to lightly grease the pan in a thin layer and then dust with a small layer of flour. Make sure the entire pan is covered, this will ensure that your cake doesn't stick and comes out of the pan easily.
    • Allow the ingredients to come to room temperature before using them for best results.
    • Try not to over-mix the cake mixture, especially after adding the flour. Mix just until the ingredients come together and stop.
    • Be sure to check the pound cake while baking to make sure it doesn't overbake. Place a cake tester (toothpick) into the cake and once it comes out with little to no crumbs or moisture, then it is time to pull the cake from the oven.
    • Allow the cake to cool a bit before removing it from the bundt or tube (angel food cake) pan.

    Storage Tips

    Store any leftover cake at room temperature in an airtight container or cake storage for 4 to 5 days. Slice a serve as normal. If you prefer to store it in the refrigerator, then you may do that as well and allow it to come to room temperature or slightly reheat before serving.

    Freezer Storage - This cake may also be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 30 days. Once you are ready to serve, simply remove it from the freezer the night before and allow it to thaw out in the refrigerator before serving the next day. Once it has thawed, then you may store it at room temperature.

    Recipe

    side view of pound cake with slices cut out of it on white plate

    Homemade Sour Cream Pound Cake

    LaKita Anderson
    This Homemade Sour Cream Pound Cake is a classic southern pound cake recipe that requires a few basic ingredients. It's easy, moist, and made from scratch.
    4.67 from 24 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Resting Time 15 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16
    Calories 387 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Tube (Angel Food Cake) or Bundt Pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup butter, room temperature
    • 3 cups granulated sugar
    • 6 large eggs
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • Begin the recipe by preheating the oven to 325 degrees F. Prepare a bundt or tube pan by using shortening to lightly grease the pan in a thin layer and then dust with a small amount of additional all-purpose flour. Make sure the entire pan is covered, this will ensure that your cake doesn't stick and comes out of the pan easily.
    • Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer with a large mixing bowl, add the 1 cup room temperature butter and the 3 cups granulated sugar. Mix together on medium-high speed until the mixture is light in color and fluffy.
    • Next, adjust the mixer to medium-low speed and add in 6 large eggs. Add in the 1 cup sour cream and continue mixing until combined.
    • In a separate medium-size bowl, whisk together the 3 cups of all-purpose flour and ¼ teaspoon baking soda until combined before adding slowly in small amounts at a time to the cake mixture.
    • Lastly, add the 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix until combined. Pour the cake mixture into the prepared bundt or tube pan.
    • Be sure to spread the cake mixture around or tap the bottom of the pan to make sure it is spread evenly in the pan.
    • Place into the oven to bake for about 1 hour or until a cake tester comes out clean. Carefully remove it from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan on a baking rack for 15 to 20 minutes before removing completely.
    • Remove the cake by placing a plate over the top of the pan (bottom of the cake) and flipping before removing the pan to reveal the cake. Then slice, serve, and enjoy!
    • Store in an airtight container or cake storage container at room temperature for 4 to 5 days.

    Notes

    • Take your time preparing the cake pan! Use shortening to lightly grease the pan in a thin layer and then dust with a small layer of flour. Make sure the entire pan is covered, this will ensure that your cake doesn't stick and comes out of the pan easily.
    • Allow the ingredients to come to room temperature before using them for best results.
    • Try not to over-mix the cake mixture, especially after adding the flour. Mix just until the ingredients come together and stop.
    • Be sure to check the pound cake while baking to make sure it doesn't overbake. Place a cake tester (toothpick) into the cake and once it comes out with little to no crumbs or moisture, then it is time to pull the cake from the oven.
    • Allow the cake to cool a bit before removing it from the bundt or tube pan.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 387kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 1gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 545IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg

    *All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.

    Keyword homemade sour cream pound cake
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    Original post date 10/21/2013. Updated 08/09/2022.

    slice of cake on black plate with a fork beside it

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    Comments

    1. T.Dashfield

      October 26, 2013 at 1:47 pm

      I love making pound cakes and this is one I am going to have to try! Thanks for posting it and hello from Sharefest

      Reply
      • admin

        October 26, 2013 at 2:57 pm

        Hello! Thank you. This one turned out really well. Please give it a try and let me know how it turns out for you.

        Reply
    2. Akaleistar

      October 26, 2013 at 1:49 pm

      How yummy!

      Reply
      • admin

        October 26, 2013 at 2:58 pm

        Thank you! It was yummy...especially warm topped with a scoop of ice cream 😉

        Reply
    3. AprilG

      October 28, 2013 at 8:09 pm

      I love sour cream pound cake. You make it look easy. Definitely pinning this one.

      Reply
      • admin

        October 29, 2013 at 12:56 am

        Thank you...I have had plenty of practice and I still can make some ugly but delicious pound cakes 😉

        Reply
    4. Pat

      October 08, 2018 at 5:08 pm

      I would love to make this cake as it looks yummy but I’m put off by the 3 cups of sugar for the 1 cake????

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 08, 2018 at 6:37 pm

        I can understand that, but it is not overly sweet. This cake is very dense, uses sour cream, and the recipe makes a pretty big cake. If you feel more comfortable cutting the sugar in half, then it shouldn't make a difference.

        Reply
        • Rhonda

          April 20, 2021 at 12:39 pm

          I only put two cups sugar it tastes fine to me

          Reply
          • LaKita

            April 22, 2021 at 2:28 pm

            Awesome! Thank you Rhonda.

            Reply
    5. Sonia

      October 31, 2018 at 9:00 pm

      Interested in the chocolate sour cream pound cake can't find the recipe

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 31, 2018 at 9:23 pm

        Hi Sonia! Sure, you can find it here: https://www.simplylakita.com/chocolate-sour-cream-pound-cake/

        Reply
    6. Katyalyssa

      March 30, 2020 at 3:25 pm

      Just finished this recipe!!! Turned out great! I put strawberries on top! Thank you for the recipe...I followed it exactly!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        March 31, 2020 at 5:44 pm

        So glad that it turned out well for you and strawberries sounds perfect!!

        Reply
    7. Kris

      July 03, 2020 at 10:21 am

      Planning to use this as a base for strawberry shortcake - it looks delicious!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        July 09, 2020 at 11:05 am

        Thank you! Strawberry shortcake sounds delicious with this!!

        Reply
    8. Annette

      August 08, 2021 at 9:46 am

      5 stars
      loved this cake , gonna try adding blue berries to it this time .

      Reply
      • LaKita

        August 08, 2021 at 9:18 pm

        Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    9. veenaazmanov

      August 10, 2022 at 11:21 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for such an easy, quick and delicious cake recipe. This Melt in the mouth cake sounds perfect for a Tea Time Treat too.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        August 11, 2022 at 4:57 pm

        Thank you so much, definitely pairs well with tea!

        Reply
    10. Jenny

      August 11, 2022 at 4:37 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for combining sour cream with pound cake. It’s a now a family favorite! Yummy.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        August 11, 2022 at 4:58 pm

        Thank you Jenny! It helps to make the cake so moist.

        Reply
    11. Megs

      August 11, 2022 at 8:36 pm

      5 stars
      so delicious and easy! I love how it only has a few ingredients and even I can't mess up the recipe.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        August 12, 2022 at 1:02 pm

        Thank you Megs, it's so easy!

        Reply
    12. Patricia @ Grab a Plate

      August 11, 2022 at 9:39 pm

      5 stars
      I have that same childhood memory of licking the batter 😉 Love this cake so much! It's so decadent yet simple. What a treat!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        August 12, 2022 at 1:02 pm

        Thank you Patricia, that was always my favorite part 🙂

        Reply
    13. Amanda Mason

      August 12, 2022 at 10:22 pm

      5 stars
      I love that this cake is not overly sweet! It's definitely dense but so moist! I thoroughly enjoyed this and had a piece every night with either milk or coffee. Great simplere recipe I'll be making again!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        August 15, 2022 at 12:10 pm

        Thank you Amanda, that sounds like a great nightly routine 😉

        Reply
    14. Amy Liu Dong

      August 13, 2022 at 12:56 am

      5 stars
      This looks so easy and delicious. I am so excited to make this for the kids this weekend.
      Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        August 15, 2022 at 12:10 pm

        Thank you Amy, hope you get a chance to try it and love it as much as I do 😉

        Reply
    15. Leslie

      August 14, 2022 at 7:39 pm

      5 stars
      Pound cake is the best and this sour cream pound cake does not disappoint! So easy and delicious!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        August 15, 2022 at 12:14 pm

        Thank you so much Leslie, love a good pound cake!

        Reply
    16. Tristin

      August 14, 2022 at 9:12 pm

      5 stars
      This is a melt in your mouth sour cream pound cake! I cannot wait to try the chocolate version.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        August 15, 2022 at 12:15 pm

        Thank you Tristin! Hope you enjoy the chocolate version as well.

        Reply
    17. Moop Brown

      August 15, 2022 at 2:56 am

      5 stars
      This cake looks super tasty and like a dessert everyone will enjoy. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        August 15, 2022 at 12:15 pm

        Thank you so much, I agree 🙂

        Reply
    18. Erica Leigh

      August 15, 2022 at 1:21 pm

      5 stars
      A really solid pound cake recipe. The sour cream gave it the perfect moist texture. We enjoyed it with some summer peaches one of my favorite summer desserts. Thanks for sharing it was scrumptious!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        August 17, 2022 at 9:43 pm

        Thank you Erica and with peaches sounds perfect!!

        Reply

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