Perfect Cream Cheese Pound Cake
A rich, moist, and flavorful pound cake made with cream cheese for a tender crumb, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
– 1 cup butter, softened
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 3 cups sugar
– 6 large eggs
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– ½ tsp almond extract
– ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a bundt pan.
2. Cream butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
4. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
5. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until smooth.
6. Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
– Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
– Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per Slice (1/12th of cake)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g
Find it online: https://grammyrecipes.com/cream-cheese-pound-cake/