You’ll be amazed at how simple you can make this fancy, fancy Buttermilk Pound Cake from scratch. The longest part is just waiting for it to come out of the oven! Then you get to pour over the Cream Cheese Glaze. And indulge in super heaven!
You will love this moist Vanilla Buttermilk Pound Cake. This made-from-scratch recipe is simple, easy, and made with pantry staples. This homemade cake melts in your mouth thanks to a batter abundant with eggs, buttermilk, and sugar. Enjoy a slice with coffee or tea.
*Ingredients
°1 can Duncan Hines Golden Butter Cake Mix
°1 package 8 oz cream cheese, softened
°1/2 cup water
°4 large eggs
°1/2 cup sugar
°1/2 cup vegetable oil
°2 tsp pure vanilla extract
+To make a basic powdered sugar glaze (optional recipe), you will need:
°2 cups powdered sugar
°2 t margarine or butter
°1 t vanilla
°3-4 tablespoons milk or half-half
Step 1: Prepare the pan and preheat the oven
Spray the 10-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and sprinkle with flour. Preheat oven 350 degrees F.
Step 2: Mixing all ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the canned cake mixture, water, eggs, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract and vegetable oil. Using an electric mixer, beating ingredients at low speed for 1 mn. After a minute of mixing, scrape the sides of the bowl and beat for two minutes at medium speed.
Step 3: Bake the cake
Once the mixture is well mixed and smooth, pour it into your prepared cake pan. Baking for 35 to 40 mn . On a wire rack, let the cake cool completely.
Step 4: Make the icing (optional)
In bowl, combined powder sugar, butter or margarine, vanilla & milk or half and half. Mixing all ingredients together with a whisk to well mixed.
If desired, add more milk or half-half to thicken the consistency. Once the cake is completely cooled, sprinkle the top with icing.
Enjoy !