Brown-Sugar Pound Cake With Vanilla Glaze Recipe

Name: Brown-Sugar Pound Cake With Vanilla Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake:; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 sticks (3/4 lb.) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 pound light brown sugar; 5 large eggs, separated, at room temperature; 1/2 cup sugar; Glaze:; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Cake:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 sticks (3/4 lb.) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 pound light brown sugar
5 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
Glaze:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Butter and flour a 10-inch tube pan or Bundt pan.
2
Make cake: Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Whisk buttermilk and vanilla in a small bowl. Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, 1 at a time. Reduce speed to low; alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk, starting and ending with flour.
3
In a dry bowl, beat egg whites on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Add sugar 1 Tbsp. at a time, beating until whites form stiff peaks. Fold 1/3 of egg whites into batter, then fold in remaining whites. Transfer batter to pan.
4
Bake 75 to 85 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cake stand in pan 10 minutes, invert onto wire rack; let cool.
5
Make glaze: Mix sugar, milk and vanilla in a bowl until smooth. Spoon glaze atop cake.

2255

kcal

Calories

128

Fat

258

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake:, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Brown-Sugar Pound Cake With Vanilla Glaze falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Brown-Sugar Pound Cake With Vanilla Glaze

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