Description
Indulge in the delightful Easy Cream Cheese Pound Cake, a luscious dessert that perfectly combines rich cream cheese with velvety butter. This cake features a golden-brown crust and a moist interior, making it perfect for any occasion—from casual family gatherings to festive celebrations. Serve it plain or elevate your experience with fresh berries and whipped cream for an unforgettable dessert adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 8 oz cream cheese, full-fat
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the room temperature butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually add the sugar while mixing, then incorporate eggs one at a time.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; slowly mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg