Classic Vanilla Buttermilk Pound Cake 🍰

A moist, buttery cake with a tender crumb and rich vanilla flavor—perfect for tea time, celebrations, or just a sweet treat.

Ingredients 🛒

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2½ cups granulated sugar
• 5 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a bundt or loaf pan.
2. Mix dry: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
4. Combine: Alternate adding dry mix and buttermilk to the butter mixture. Stir in vanilla extract.
5. Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 55–65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool: Let cake cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
7. Serve: Slice and enjoy plain or with glaze, fruit, or whipped cream.

Tips 🌟

• Extra moist: Add 2 tbsp sour cream to the batter.
• Flavor twist: Swap vanilla for almond extract.
• Serving idea: Top with fresh berries and powdered sugar.

Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: ~1 hour 20 minutes
• Servings: 10–12 slices

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Classic Vanilla Buttermilk Pound Cake—moist, buttery, and timeless 🍰✨”

• Comment prompt: “Would you enjoy it plain or with glaze?”
• Rotating closers: “Save for your next tea party.” • “Tag a friend who loves pound cake.” • “Simple steps, rich flavor.”