Buttermilk Pound Cake

Buttermilk contributes to the tender texture of this rich, buttery pound cake

Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup butter
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup buttermilk

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan; set aside.
2. Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time. Add lemon juice and vanilla; blend well.
3. Sift together flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Beat well after each addition.
4. Pour into prepared pan; bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until the center is set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing from pan.

Makes 1 loaf cake; 9 servings.