Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of this cream cheese pound cake, perfect for any occasion and irresistibly moist with each bite.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- 2. Cream Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter and cream cheese. Beat with an electric mixer until fluffy (about three minutes).
- 3. Add Sugar: Gradually add granulated sugar, mixing until fully incorporated.
- 4. Incorporate Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well blended before adding the next.
- 5. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture into your wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
- 6. Flavor It Up: Stir in vanilla extract until evenly distributed. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and smooth out the top.
- 7. Bake: Bake in preheated oven for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 8. Cool Before Serving: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60–70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg