Description

Buttermilk Pumpkin Pound Cake is a moist, dense fall dessert full of warm spices and pumpkin flavor, made extra tender with tangy buttermilk and baked to golden perfection in a Bundt pan.

Ingredients

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs

1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)

½ cup buttermilk

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan or use baking spray with flour.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 3–5 minutes).
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in pumpkin puree and vanilla until fully combined.
Add dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 65–75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and let cool completely before serving.

Notes

Use pure pumpkin puree, not pie filling, to control sweetness and spice balance.

Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.

Add a glaze or powdered sugar for extra sweetness and presentation.

Store tightly wrapped at room temp for 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

To make dairy-free buttermilk, mix plant milk with vinegar or lemon juice and let sit 5–10 minutes.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 65–75 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 370
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 90mg