Step 5: Add the Sour Cream and Vanilla

Mix in:

• Sour cream
• Vanilla extract

The sour cream adds moisture and tenderness, giving the cake that melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Step 6: Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients

• Add the dry ingredients to the wet batter in three additions, mixing on low.
• Stop mixing as soon as no flour streaks remain.

Overmixing can make the pound cake tough—gentle is the secret.

Step 7: Bake to Perfection

1. Pour the thick batter into your prepared bundt pan.
2. Smooth the top with a spatula.
3. Bake for 1 hour 10 minutes – 1 hour 25 minutes, depending on your oven.

The cake is done when:

• A toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• The top is golden and slightly puffed.

Let the cake cool 10 minutes in the pan, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

🍮 Make the Caramel Glaze

Step 8: Cook the Caramel Base

1. In a medium saucepan, melt ½ cup butter over medium heat.
2. Add 1 cup brown sugar and stir constantly.
3. Cook for 2 minutes, allowing it to bubble and darken slightly.
4. Pour in the heavy cream and continue stirring until smooth.

You should have a glossy, fragrant caramel sauce.

Step 9: Finish the Glaze

• Remove the pan from heat.
• Add the vanilla.
• Whisk in the powdered sugar until smooth and pourable.

If the glaze thickens too much, add a teaspoon of warm cream to loosen it.

Step 10: Pour the Glaze Over the Cake

Place your cooled cake on a plate and slowly drizzle the warm caramel glaze over the top.
Let it drip naturally down the ridges—this is where the magic happens.

As the glaze cools, it forms a sweet, soft shell that complements the moist pound cake inside.

🎉 Serving Suggestions

This cake is stunning on its own, but it pairs beautifully with:

• A scoop of vanilla ice cream
• Fresh berries
• Whipped cream
• A hot cup of coffee or tea

It also stores well for days and tastes even better on the second day as the flavors develop.

🌟 Final Thoughts

The Brown Sugar Caramel Pound Cake is the kind of dessert that makes people close their eyes on the first bite. With its buttery crumb, deep caramel sweetness, and nostalgic aroma, it’s a dessert you’ll want to bake again and again.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned home baker, this recipe delivers a flawless cake every time.

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