Cream Cheese Streusel Pound Cake Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Yield: Serves 10
Description: Delight in the rich, buttery flavors of this Cream Cheese Streusel Pound Cake, perfect for sharing at your next gathering or enjoying as a sweet treat any day. With a tender crumb and a luscious streusel topping, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter (softened)
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese (softened)
- 3 1/2 cups baking mix
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions:
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Preheat and Prepare: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan with a removable bottom, ensuring it’s well-coated to prevent sticking.
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Prepare the Streusel: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1 cup of light brown sugar, and 1/4 cup of softened butter. Use a fork or pastry cutter to mix these ingredients until the mixture becomes crumbly and well combined. Set the streusel aside for later use.
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Make the Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, add 3 1/2 cups of baking mix, 1/4 cup of softened butter, 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar, 6 large eggs, 1 package of softened cream cheese, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture on medium speed for about 1 minute until the batter is smooth and well blended.
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Assemble the Cake: Spread 1/3 of the batter (approximately 2 cups) evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle 1/3 of the streusel (about 1/3 cup) over the batter layer. Repeat these layers two more times, ending with a final layer of batter on top.
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Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 70 to 80 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick or cake tester into the center of the cake; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
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Cool and Remove: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Carefully remove the sides of the pan and allow the cake to cool completely. Once cool, remove the bottom of the pan.
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Serve and Enjoy: For a final touch, dust the cooled cake with confectioners’ sugar before serving, if desired. Enjoy the rich, creamy texture and sweet, spiced flavor of this delicious pound cake!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 555.6
- Total Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.5 g
- Cholesterol: 164.9 mg
- Sodium: 686.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 81.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Sugars: 56.4 g
- Protein: 9.2 g
This Cream Cheese Streusel Pound Cake is a luscious treat with a beautiful balance of rich cream cheese and sweet, crumbly streusel. Whether you’re serving it for a special occasion or just because, this cake is sure to impress with its delightful texture and irresistible flavor. Enjoy baking and sharing this delectable dessert from Love With Recipes! 🍰✨
