Description
Cream Cheese Pound Cake is a delightful dessert that combines rich creaminess with buttery goodness, offering a taste reminiscent of home-baked warmth. Perfect for any occasion, this cake features a golden crust and moist interior, making it an irresistible treat for family gatherings or cozy evenings. Serve it plain or elevate it with fresh berries and whipped cream for an elegant touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a bundt or loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add sugar, mixing until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate this dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg