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Buttermilk Sour Cream Pound Cake with Southern Caramel Icing

Buttermilk Sour Cream Pound Cake with Southern Caramel Icing
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Indulge in the delightful taste of Buttermilk Sour Cream Pound Cake with Southern Caramel Icing, a classic dessert that embodies the essence of comfort food. This moist and rich cake combines the tangy flavors of buttermilk and sour cream, resulting in a tender crumb that’s irresistible. Topped with a luscious homemade caramel icing, every bite is a sweet embrace of Southern charm. Perfect for gatherings or as a cozy treat at home, this pound cake is sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to prepare and versatile for various occasions, it’s a simple yet decadent addition to your dessert repertoire.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temp
  • 1 cup vegetable shortening (like Crisco)
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs, room temp
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup full-fat buttermilk, room temp
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter (for icing)
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or evaporated milk)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 to 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a bundt pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat together unsalted butter, vegetable shortening, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the butter mixture alternately with wet ingredients.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 60-75 minutes or until done.
  8. Let cool before preparing the caramel icing by melting butter with brown sugar and heavy cream in a saucepan.
  9. Once slightly cooled, drizzle icing over the cake.

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