Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Cream Cheese Pound Cake is a delightful dessert that harmonizes rich flavors with a buttery, creamy texture. This easy-to-make cake features a golden crust and a melt-in-your-mouth interior, making it perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed plain or dressed up with fresh fruits and sauces, each slice offers a nostalgic taste that brings friends and family together. With its elegant appearance and simple preparation, this cake is bound to impress at birthdays, holidays, or cozy afternoons at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 8 oz cream cheese, full-fat
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 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 loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Gradually add sugar while mixing until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract by hand. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg