Indulge in the rich and delicious Cream Cheese Pound Cake, a classic American dessert perfect for any occasion. This recipe yields a moist and buttery pound cake with a subtle tangy flavor from the cream cheese. Enjoy it plain or dress it up with your favorite toppings. This simple and easy-to-follow recipe will surely become a family favorite. Prepare to impress your friends and family with this mouthwatering treat!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 10-inch bundt or tube pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the sugar, beating well after each addition.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the cream cheese mixture, beating until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, you can serve the Cream Cheese Pound Cake as is, or dust it with powdered sugar, drizzle with a glaze, or top it with your favorite fruits or whipped cream.
- Slice and enjoy!
