Description
This Southern Comfort Pound Cake is the ultimate indulgence, with a rich, buttery flavor and a touch of Southern Comfort whiskey that adds a smooth, deep warmth. It’s a perfect dessert for gatherings or a comforting treat for yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- ½ cup Southern Comfort whiskey (or your preferred whiskey)
- 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or tube pan.
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 4-5 minutes).
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Add Eggs and Extracts:
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
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Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Sour Cream:
- Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Add Southern Comfort:
- Stir in the Southern Comfort whiskey until fully incorporated.
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Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
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Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Optionally, drizzle with a glaze made from powdered sugar and Southern Comfort whiskey for extra flavor.
Notes
- If you prefer a more pronounced whiskey flavor, you can brush the cooled cake with additional Southern Comfort or serve with a whiskey glaze.
- This cake can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10th of the cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg