Description
Indulge in the rich and buttery goodness of this Perfect Cream Cheese Pound Cake. With a velvety texture and a hint of cream cheese flavor, this classic dessert is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
- Mix Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sugar: Gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- Beat in Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Add Flour: Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 75-85 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Cool the cake in the pan before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Enhance with powdered sugar or a glaze for extra flavor.
- Freezes well; wrap slices tightly for storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
