Description
This moist pound cake recipe using cream cheese is a family favorite. Rich, dense, and full of flavor — perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (softened)
8 oz full-fat cream cheese
3 cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp vanilla extract
Optional: lemon zest or almond extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a 10-inch bundt pan.
2. Beat butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
3. Gradually add sugar and beat well.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each.
5. Stir in vanilla and optional lemon zest.
6. In a separate bowl, mix flour and salt.
7. Gradually add dry mix to wet mix until just combined.
8. Pour into prepared pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake 75–85 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
10. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
Cake keeps well for 3 days at room temperature or can be frozen.
Great with fresh fruit or a simple vanilla glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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