Description
This moist and flavorful Buttermilk Pumpkin Pound Cake is perfect for fall gatherings or any time you crave a slice of comforting goodness. Topped with a sweet glaze, it combines the rich flavors of pumpkin and warm spices in every bite.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Optional Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Pumpkin: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake: Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
- For an extra kick of flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg