Description
Cream Cheese Pound Cake is a luscious dessert that combines the richness of cream cheese with a tender crumb, creating an irresistible treat. This cake is perfect for celebrations or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth. With its golden hue and delightful texture, each slice promises a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s sure to impress family and friends. Serve it plain, or elevate it with fresh fruits or whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, unbleached
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg