Upstate NY Buttermilk Pound Cake

Buttermilk pound cake is a classic southern dessert that has become popular throughout the United States, including Upstate New York. The buttermilk adds moisture and tanginess to the cake, resulting in a rich and flavorful dessert.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Upstate NY Buttermilk Pound Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 10 Calories: 3410

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Butter
• 2 cup Sugar
• 4 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Stir in the lemon zest.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 341kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.7g25%

Total Carbohydrate 45.5g16%

Sugars 26.8g

Protein 4.5g9%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.