Description
Indulge in the rich and buttery goodness of Cream Cheese Pound Cake, a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion. This moist and dense cake features the luscious flavor of cream cheese, making it ideal for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a satisfying dessert. Its unique texture pairs beautifully with coffee or tea, making it a versatile treat that can be enjoyed plain or dressed up with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or even chocolate drizzle. Impress your friends and family with this easy-to-follow recipe that yields 12 generous servings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 sticks unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 3 cups sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and prepare two loaf pans by greasing them.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add sugar and mix until light and fluffy. Incorporate each egg one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- On low speed, mix in flour and salt until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and gently tap to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 60 to 75 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg