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Sour Cream Pound Cake with Caramel Frosting

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Sour cream pound cake with caramel frosting is a rich, moist dessert with a buttery crumb and a luscious caramel glaze. The tangy sour cream keeps the cake tender, while the warm frosting adds a sweet, silky finish—perfect for holidays or indulgent treats.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 70 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 12–14 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • For the pound cake:
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • For the caramel frosting:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream or whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a bundt or tube pan.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3–5 minutes).
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
  4. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture in batches, alternating with sour cream. Mix just until combined.
  6. Stir in vanilla extract and pour batter into prepared pan.
  7. Bake 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For frosting: melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and cook 2–3 minutes.
  10. Add cream and salt, stir, then remove from heat. Whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  11. Pour warm frosting over cooled cake and let it drip down the sides.

Notes

  • Greek yogurt can be used in place of sour cream.
  • Add toasted pecans or cinnamon swirl for variation.
  • Frosting can be made ahead and reheated before use.
  • Use loaf pans for mini cakes—adjust bake time accordingly.

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