Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or line it with baking spray.

Step 2: Prepare the Batter

• In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking soda, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix on low to avoid overmixing.
• Stir in vanilla extract until the batter is smooth.

Step 3: Bake the Cake

• Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 60-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 4: Make the Cream Cheese Glaze

• In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
• Gradually add powdered sugar, then milk and vanilla extract. Mix until the glaze reaches a smooth, pourable consistency. Add more milk for desired consistency.

Step 5: Glaze the Cake

Once the cake has completely cooled, drizzle the cream cheese glaze generously over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.