Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean seeds
- 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
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Preheat oven and prepare the pan:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
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Cream butter and sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs and vanilla:
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract and vanilla bean seeds until well combined.
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Add sour cream:
- Mix in the sour cream until smooth and incorporated into the batter.
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Combine dry ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Mix wet and dry ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Bake the pound cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven 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:
- Remove the pound cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Then, transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
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Optional: Glaze or frosting
- You can leave the Triple Vanilla Pound Cake plain or drizzle it with a simple vanilla glaze or frosting for extra sweetness and flavor.
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Enjoy:
- Serve the Triple Vanilla Pound Cake slices and enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea!
This Triple Vanilla Pound Cake is rich, moist, and bursting with vanilla flavor from three sources: vanilla extract, vanilla bean paste (or vanilla bean seeds), and sour cream. It's perfect for any occasion or as a special treat for vanilla lovers!