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Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Cream Cheese Pound Cake

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.
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Course: Cake
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours
Servings: 13
Calories: 525kcal
Author: Brenda Maher

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups softened, unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 8 ounces softened, full-fat brick cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 ½ cups granulated/white sugar
  • ⅓ cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 6 eggs, room temperature
  • 3 cups spooned and leveled cake flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ½ cup whipped cream (optional)
  • ¼ cup fresh 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 43g | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg
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