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🍰 Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Dense, buttery, silky-smooth, and absolutely timeless
✨ Introduction
There are cakes… and then there are pound cakes. Rich, velvety, unapologetically indulgent—and this cream cheese pound cake sits at the top of that list. The cream cheese adds depth, moisture, and a melt-in-your-mouth texture that makes every slice feel luxurious.
This is the kind of cake that doesn’t need frosting to shine. It’s perfect on its own, stunning with fruit, and unforgettable with a cup of coffee or tea. One bite and you understand why people guard recipes like this with their lives.
🕰️ A Little History
The original pound cake dates back to the 1700s, made with a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. Over time, bakers refined the recipe, and the addition of cream cheese became a beloved American twist—bringing extra richness and a softer crumb while keeping that classic dense structure.
This version honors tradition while elevating it.
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Optional Enhancers (Lovers’ Choice):
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- Lemon or orange zest
🔪 Preparation & Formation
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Grease and flour a bundt pan or tube pan generously.
- Bring all ingredients to room temperature—this is crucial for a smooth batter and perfect crumb.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together and set aside.
🍳 Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese together until smooth and fluffy (3–4 minutes).
- Gradually add sugar, beating until light and pale.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla or extracts if using.
- Add dry ingredients slowly, mixing just until combined—do not overmix.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 75–85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
🔥 Baking Methods (Choose Your Style)
Classic Bundt Method
- Elegant, golden, and perfect for slicing.
Loaf Pan Method
- Divide into two loaf pans; bake 60–70 minutes.
Extra-Moist Method (Lovers’ Favorite)
- Tent loosely with foil during the last 20 minutes if browning too fast.
Celebration Method
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a light glaze.
❤️ For the Pound Cake Lovers
This cake is for people who:
- Love rich, dense cakes
- Believe butter is essential
- Prefer classic desserts over trends
Serve with:
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
- Ice cream
- Coffee, tea, or milk
🧠 Why This Recipe Works
- Cream cheese adds moisture and structure
- Slow baking temperature ensures even cooking
- High egg content creates richness
- Proper creaming traps air for lift
Simple ingredients. Perfect technique.
🍰 Conclusion
This Cream Cheese Pound Cake is the kind of recipe that earns a permanent place in your kitchen. It’s reliable, elegant, and deeply comforting—exactly what a classic dessert should be.
If someone loses this recipe…
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Want a lemon version, glaze recipe, or air-fryer mini pound cake next?
