Description
This Cream Cheese Pound Cake is rich, buttery, and wonderfully dense with a subtle tang from the cream cheese that sets it apart. It’s the kind of cake that works for any occasion—elegant enough for holidays and simple enough for a weeknight dessert. With a golden crust and a tender, moist crumb, it pairs beautifully with fresh fruit, ice cream, or just a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for anyone searching for easy dessert ideas, crowd-pleasing cakes, or classic southern baking recipes with a twist.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Gradually add sugar and beat for 3-5 more minutes until light and airy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
5. Mix in vanilla extract and salt. Gradually add the flour in three additions, mixing just until combined.
6. Pour batter evenly into prepared pan. Smooth the top.
7. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool in pan for 15-20 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for the smoothest batter.
This cake actually tastes better the next day—wrap and store overnight before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: cream cheese pound cake, moist cake, bundt cake, southern dessert, easy cake recipe