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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 experience of Buttermilk Sour Cream Pound Cake with Southern Caramel Icing, a perfect dessert for any occasion. This moist and rich cake combines the tangy flavor of buttermilk and sour cream, resulting in a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. Topped with a decadent caramel icing, this pound cake transforms any gathering into a festive celebration. Whether you are hosting a birthday party or simply treating yourself to something sweet, this cake is sure to impress. Enjoy it warm, paired with fresh berries or a scoop of ice cream for an extra special touch.

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
  • 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 (½ cup) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 to 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour 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.
  5. Mix buttermilk, sour cream, and pure vanilla extract in another bowl.
  6. Gradually blend dry ingredients into the creamed mixture alternately with wet ingredients.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-75 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. For the icing, melt unsalted butter in a saucepan; stir in brown sugar and heavy cream; boil gently for 2 minutes; add vanilla extract and powdered sugar until smooth.
  10. Pour icing over the cooled cake.

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