Blueberry Sour Cream Pound Cake Recipe (2024)

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If you’re a blueberry lover, this delicious Classic Blueberry Sour Cream Pound Cake is for you. It’s a moist, dense, buttery pound cake packed with plump, juicy blueberries. Bake this cake for dessert or even breakfast.

Blueberry Sour Cream Bundt Cake

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time:
1 Hour
Total Time:
1 Hour, 10 Minutes
Servings:
1 Pound Cake

If you’re a blueberry lover, this delicious Classic Blueberry Sour Cream Pound Cake is for you. It’s a moist, dense, buttery pound cake packed with plump, juicy blueberries. When blueberries are not on hand or are in season, why not use frozen blueberries?

Frozen fruits & veggies are picked and packaged when in season. Living in upstate New York, we get to enjoy picking and eating fresh blueberries. That is one of our kids’ favorite pastimes. My little Emily could pick a bush clean in a matter of 10 minutes. We call her the “pick-o-nator”.

You can always tell when we had a day outside picking, hands, and faces are covered. Such FUN!! This Lemon Blueberry Cake with Sour Cream just melts in your mouth and is full of refreshing, delicious flavor. My family could not stop raving about it. In fact….we got away with eating it for breakfast.

Desserts can be breakfast too! Right? Well, it was a very special morning for us. In case you are in need of a new tube pan, here is the one I used for this recipe. It is one of my favorite baking pans. It cleans up nicely, and I have had mine for a long, long time.

The presentation is so beautiful that there’s no way you can feel blue when you bake and serve this pound cake. And if you are looking for another breakfast recipe that uses blueberries, give our Blueberry Scones with Lemon Zest a try.

Let’s Get Baking

Ingredients Needed for this blueberry cake

  • Vegetable Spray
  • 1 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 4 eggs, at room temp
  • ¾ cup sour cream – full fat
  • 1 ½ cups frozen (thawed) blueberries

It is a really easy cake to make, and it doesn’t require any fancy ingredients. Just your normal baking staples that you probably already have in the pantry. And I baked the cake in a bundt pan and lightly dusted it with powdered sugar before serving, so it looks way fancier than it is.

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From Scratch Blueberry Poke Cake – From the Washington Post
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Blueberry Muffins – From Culinary Hill

How To Make Blueberry Pound Cake

First, you will want to preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Then spray the tube pan with vegetable spray and set aside.

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While your oven temperature is rising, get out a medium-sized bowl. Combine flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix until incorporated.

In a separate bowl using a stand mixer, cream butter, vanilla, and sugar. Mix for 2 minutes until fluffy.Once combined, scrape down the sides and add in eggs. Mix for another 2 minutes. Do not over-mix.

Once well incorporated, add in your sour cream. Mix again until the sour cream is no longer visible. Try not to over-mix. You don’t want the protein in the eggs to break down. Otherwise, your cake will not rise as well.

Usinga spatula add dry ingredients in batches to wet ingredients while mixing at low speed. Blueberry Pound Cake is a great way to enjoy fresh blueberries when they are in season, and can also be made with frozen blueberries any other time of the year.

Fresh Blueberries Verse Frozen

Please keep in mind you can certainly choose to use frozen blueberries instead of fresh ones. Your batter will end up having a blue tinge to it if you use frozen blueberries. It will nonetheless, your blueberry sour cream pound cake will taste exactly the same.

Now it is time to hand mix in those blueberries. They are fragile. I prefer to keep them whole if I can.

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Transfer the batter to the prepared tube pan aka bundt pan. Bake until golden brown. Using a tester insert in the center comes out clean. Bake for 60 minutes.

I do recommend allowing the cake to cool before serving. As it will be very hot and could break apart.

Option Lemon Glaze Recipe

1 cup powdered sugar
3 – 4 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

In a bowl, stir the powdered sugar with the lemon juice until smooth and of pouring consistency. Add more lemon juice or powdered sugar if needed.

Pour the glaze over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.Let the glaze dry before covering.

How to Blueberry Sour Cream Pound Cake

This cake can be covered and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several days. You can also freeze this cake without the glaze for up to 3 months.

Classic Blueberry Sour Cream Pound Cake Recipe

This Blueberry Sour Cream Pound Cake is something I make several times every spring and summer. As soon as the blueberries look juicy and delicious, I will make this cake.

And then I have it for breakfast every day until it’s gone because, for some reason, I have myself convinced that pound cake is an acceptable breakfast food.

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Yield: 1 Cake

Blueberry Sour Cream Pound Cake

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If you're a blueberry lover, this delicious Classic Blueberry Sour Cream Pound Cake is for you. It's a moist, dense, buttery pound cake packed with plump, juicy blueberries. Bake this cake for dessert or even breakfast

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time1 hour

Total Time1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • Vegetable Spray
  • 1 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 4 eggs, at room temp
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 1 ½ cup frozen (Thawed) blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray tube pan aka bundt pan with vegetable spray and set aside.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Mix until incorporated
  3. In a separate bowl using a stand mixer, cream butter, vanilla, and sugar. Mix for 2 minutes until fluffy. Once combined, scrape down sides and then add in eggs. Mix for another 2 minutes.
  4. Once well incorporate, add in your sour cream. Mix again until sour cream is no longer visible. Try not to over mix. You don’t want the protein in the eggs to break down. Otherwise, your cake will not rise as well.
  5. Using spatula add in dry ingredients in batches to wet ingredients while mixing on low speed. Once combined, gently hand stir in blueberries.
  6. Transfer batter to prepared tube pan. Bake until golden brown. Using a tester insert in the center comes out clean. Bake for 60 minutes.
  7. Cool for 15 minutes prior to removing from pan. Place on serving and serve when completely cool.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 357Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 178mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 1gSugar: 26gProtein: 5g

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use fresh blueberries instead of frozen ones?

Yes, absolutely you can. You won’t even notice a difference. I used frozen because I typically make this often outside of blueberry season.

Can I use cake flour instead of all-purpose flour for this recipe?

Great question!!! Yes and YES! Cake flour will absolutely work with the same amount as the substitute. Just a quick note though, using cake flour will give you a lighter less dense pound cake.

What does adding sour cream to a cake batter do?

Sour cream is one of the fattiest dairy products; the extra fat content (for example, adding sour cream to a cake instead of milk) willmake the cake moister and richer. This is exactly what we need for this dense Blueberry Sour Cream Pound Cake.

Do I need to wash my frozen blueberries before baking with them?

Blueberries have a waxy coating that protects them when frozen, soyou don’t need to wash them— especially if you want to add them to baked goods later.

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FAQs

What does adding sour cream to a cake batter do? ›

Sour cream helps to tenderize cakes.

The lactic acid in sour cream breaks down the proteins in the flour, making for a softer, more tender cake. This is especially important for chocolate cakes, which are often dry and tough. So, if you find your chocolate cake too dry, try adding some sour cream to the recipe!

Does sour cream keep cake moist? ›

Sour cream is one of the fattiest dairy products; the extra fat content (for example, adding sour cream to a cake instead of milk) will make the cake moister and richer, says Wilk. "Fat, in any form (butter, lard, cream, etc.) shortens gluten strands, which essentially leads to the most tender baked goods," she adds.

What makes a pound cake more dense? ›

The Eggs: Pound cakes require a lot of eggs to create that dense texture. Some folks say that you shouldn't use fresh eggs in pound cakes because they don't mix into the batter as easily and can result in overmixing. I've always used my chicken's fresh eggs for pound cakes and it comes out fantastic, so who knows!

Why do you put sour cream in dough? ›

The sour cream in this dough does a couple of good things – it makes the texture tender, a little flaky and a little cakey; and it also makes it just a touch tangy. The dough is very easy to roll and to work with, just be sure to chill it thoroughly after you make it.

Can I use sour cream instead of heavy cream in a cake recipe? ›

You can also experiment with a combination of whole milk and yogurt or sour cream, which will add a bit of body to your baked goods. While buttermilk is actually lower in fat than whole milk, its thicker consistency makes it a good substitute for heavy cream in your baked goods.

How do you thicken sour cream for a cake? ›

Dissolve one leaf of gelatine ( for vegetarians agar agar can be used) in hot water per pint of cream and lightly whip into the cream and chill. Another way is to take a tablespoon of milk and mix with a teaspoon of cornflower. Mix with the cream and then heat stiring until the cream thickens.

Why did my sour cream pound cake fall? ›

The pan is too small. There's too much liquid. Opening the oven or moving pans during baking. Oven temperature is too low, or cake isn't baked long enough.

Should a cake made with sour cream be refrigerated? ›

Since there's fresh sour cream in the frosting, you can store this cake in the fridge. However, I tried to avoid keeping my cakes in the fridge as it can dry them out. So my preference is to store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature and only making the frosting when I'm ready to serve it.

How do bakeries get their cakes so moist? ›

Seven Bakery Secrets to Incredibly Moist Cakes Every Time
  1. Use Buttermilk Instead of Milk.
  2. Add Vegetable Oil.
  3. Use Instant Clearjel or Instant Pudding Mix.
  4. Use the Right Recipe.
  5. Don't Overbake.
  6. Bake in Sheet Pans Instead of individual Cake Pans.
  7. Use a Simple Syrup or Glaze.
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Is it better to bake pound cake at 325 or 350? ›

A steady 325-350 degrees is ideal when it comes to baking pound cake. Position the pan in the middle of the oven, and rotate it once, halfway through the baking time, as it bakes to account for any hot spots.

Can you over mix pound cake batter? ›

Always add the dry ingredients alternately with the liquid, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. This will help to ensure that the dry and wet ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the batter. Mix just until blended after each addition. Overmixing the batter creates a tough, rubbery cake.

Should you sift flour for a pound cake? ›

Sift: Sifting the flour into the batter makes the cake lighter. It also breaks up any large clumps of flour, making it easier to incorporate into the batter.

Is it better to bake with sour cream or yogurt? ›

Yogurt is your best substitute for sour cream. Whether you're baking or making a dip or sauce, yogurt is a 1:1 sub. That means if your recipe calls for 1 cup of sour cream, you can replace it with 1 cup of yogurt. Full-fat Greek or natural yogurts work best, but low-fat or even nonfat can be used, too.

What happens if you overmix the batter? ›

Overmixing is exactly what it sounds like: the process by which a dough or batter gets mixed too much, typically yielding dense, tough, or deflated baked goods. Overmixed doughs and batters may have an unappealing look or feel, which remain just as unappealing when they're baked.

How do I substitute sour cream in cake mix? ›

You might try substituting yogurt. You can also use 7/8ths of a cup of milk and 3 tablespoons butter. You must really dislike sour cream if it's a problem in baking—I don't like it to eat myself but find that it adds a wonderful hint of tang in baking that the substitutes just don't have.

How do you make cake batter taste better? ›

Using your Mad Hungry Spurtle Set, sift and stir your eggs, fats, and liquids, to achieve that velvety batter we all know and love.
  1. Replace Water with Milk or Buttermilk.
  2. Substitute Oil for Butter.
  3. Use More Eggs.
  4. Add Vanilla Extract.
  5. Make It a Chocolate Lovers' Cake. ...
  6. Decorate Your Cake Like A Pro.

Can you replace oil with sour cream in cake mix? ›

Mayonnaise, the least likely of the bunch, actually gives the closest result to having used oil, and it retains the flavors of your cake or whatever baked good you are creating very well! Yogurt and sour cream also work in a pinch, but do change the flavor profile a tad.

Can I use sour cream instead of eggs in cake mix? ›

Sourcream Tip

SOUR CREAM can also be used in place of yoghurt. Since sour cream has a higher fat content it can actually mimic the fats in an egg and make our recipe extra rich and moist. One egg can be replaced by ¼ cup of sour cream. It acts as just the perfect egg substitute!

Why should you cream your cake batter? ›

The creaming method is usually the initial and most important step in the recipe and involves beating fat/s and sugar together until the mixture is light in colour and his increased in volume. It is important for creating air, needed for leavening and thus helps to produce light and fluffy cakes.

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