Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🥧 Recipe Category: Dessert
🔍 Keywords: Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours
Description:
Indulge in the nostalgia of a classic pound cake recipe with a delightful twist! This Cream Cheese Pound Cake recipe is a cherished gem passed down from a neighbor, bringing back memories of its rich flavor and moist texture. The addition of cream cheese introduces a subtle complexity, elevating this traditional dessert to new heights of culinary delight.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups butter
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 eggs
- 3 cups flour
- 1 pinch salt
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 7373
- Fat Content: 388.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 234.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 2250.6mg
- Sodium Content: 3215.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 895.1g
- Fiber Content: 10.1g
- Sugar Content: 604g
- Protein Content: 96.5g
Yield:
1 ten-inch tube cake
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
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Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan, ensuring the cake releases effortlessly after baking.
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In a large bowl, combine softened butter, cream cheese, and eggs, and cream them together until smooth and well incorporated.
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Gradually add sugar to the mixture, ensuring each addition is thoroughly mixed.
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Gradually add flour and salt, continuing to mix until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
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Stir in the vanilla extract, infusing the batter with its aromatic essence.
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Pour the prepared batter into the greased and floured tube pan, spreading it evenly.
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Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating that the cake is perfectly baked.
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Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for a few minutes.
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After cooling slightly, invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely, allowing it to reach the perfect serving temperature.
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Slice and serve this delectable Cream Cheese Pound Cake on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat!
Enjoy the irresistible taste of this Cream Cheese Pound Cake, reminiscent of cherished memories and perfect for any occasion!
