Ingredients
Method
- Beat the 1 cup of butter and 3 cups of sugar together on medium speed for 4 to 5 minutes, until pale and fluffy. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) while you work.
- Add the 6 eggs one at a time on low speed, then mix in the 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/2 tsp almond extract for 30 seconds.
- Add the 3 cups of flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 cup of sour cream. Mix on low for 30 to 45 seconds until just combined, then fold by hand 3 to 4 times with a spatula.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured 10-cup Bundt pan or two 9x5-inch loaf pans. Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 75 to 85 minutes (Bundt) or 60 to 70 minutes (loaf pans), until a skewer comes out clean and the internal temp reads 210°F (99°C).
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, turn out onto a wire rack, then transfer to a serving board. Slice with a serrated knife and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
This cake is forgiving as long as you don't rush the creaming step and don't overbake it. If you're making it for a gathering, bake it the day before: it slices more cleanly and the flavor deepens overnight. Leftover slices reheat beautifully in a dry skillet over low heat.
