Description
A rich and moist cake made with cream cheese, perfect for any occasion. The Million Dollar Cream Cheese Pound Cake combines simple ingredients for an extraordinary flavor and texture.
Ingredients
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2 cups Unsalted Butter, softened
8 ounces Full-Fat Cream Cheese, softened
3 cups Granulated Sugar
6 Large Eggs, at room temperature
1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
3 cups All-Purpose Flour
1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease and flour your bundt pa
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy
- Gradually add sugar and beat until pale and fluffy
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each
- Mix in vanilla extract
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with milk (if using), mixing until just combined
- Gently fold the batter to ensure no pockets of flour remai
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and tap to release air bubbles
- Bake for 60-75 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clea
- Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack
- Cool completely before slicing and serving
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
This cake can be made ahead of time and even freezes well.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 70 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450-500 kcal
- Sugar: 35-40 g
- Sodium: 120-150 mg
- Fat: 28-32 g
- Saturated Fat: 17-20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Unknown
- Trans Fat: Unknown
- Carbohydrates: 45-50 g
- Fiber: 0-1 g
- Protein: 5-7 g
- Cholesterol: 150-180 mg