Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Cream cheese pound cake is a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion. Its rich, buttery flavor combined with the tang of cream cheese creates a moist and tender cake that melts in your mouth. This recipe is simple and quick to prepare, making it an ideal dessert for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. Whether served plain or adorned with fresh fruit and whipped cream, this cake promises to bring smiles and sweet memories to every table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add sugar while beating the mixture until pale and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider substituting vanilla extract with almond extract or lemon zest. Elevate your cake by folding in chocolate chips or fresh berries before baking.