Are you dying for something seriously delicious? A cream cheese pound cake is where it's at! Think of it like a classic pound cake recipe with a little extra pizzazz - thanks to the creamy cream cheese in the batter.
1 ½cupssoftened, unsalted butter, room temperature
8ouncessoftened, full-fat brick cream cheese, room temperature
2 ½cupsgranulated/white sugar
⅓cupsour cream, room temperature
2tsppure vanilla extract
6eggs, room temperature
3cupsspooned and leveled cake flour
½tspbaking powder
⅛tspsalt
½cupwhipped cream (optional)
¼cupfresh berries (optional)
Instructions
Set the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C) and not higher.
Grab a Bundt pan (10 to 12 cups) and coat it in nonstick spray or butter.
Beat the softened butter at high mixer speed 'til creamy (2 minutes). Toss in the brick cream cheese, beating until combined (1 minute).
Beat the granulated sugar until nicely mixed, then add vanilla and sour cream and whisk until well blended. Scrape the bowl all over so every bit joins in.
Crack 6 eggs in, one at a time, at low mixer speed, ensuring each gets fully mixed in before you throw in the next. Don't overmix.
Add baking powder, cake flour, and salt. Mix gently at medium mixer speed—just enough to combine everything.
Grab a good whisk and give your cake batter one final turn. It should be thick and creamy.
Pour the batter into the pan. Give the pan a couple of taps on the kitchen counter to bring out air bubbles.
Bake for 75 to 95 minutes. Cover it loosely with foil after the first 35 to 40 minutes to keep the top from getting too brown.
Just stick a toothpick in there to ensure it's done. If it is clean when you pull it out, you're good to go.
Let the entire cake sit in the Bundt pan for 1.5 to 2 hours. Then, gently flip it onto a dish or wire rack to chill completely.
Decorate with fresh berries or whipped cream and serve.
Notes
While cream cheese is a key ingredient, it doesn't overpower the tender cake with a cheesy flavor. Instead, it adds a subtle, tangy taste that pairs well with the sweetness.