Description
This rich and moist Cream Cheese Pound Cake combines the smoothness of cream cheese with traditional butter and sugar, creating a dense yet tender crumb. Perfectly flavored with vanilla and almond extracts, this classic bundt cake is an irresistible dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan thoroughly to ensure the cake releases easily after baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. This step is crucial to incorporate air for a tender texture.
- Add Eggs and Extracts: Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla and almond extracts for a rich aromatic flavor.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until the batter is smooth. Be careful not to overmix as this can make the cake tough.
- Fill the Pan: Pour the prepared batter evenly into the greased bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula to ensure even baking.
- Bake: Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick or skewer into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, slice and serve for a creamy, delightful dessert.
Notes
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are fully softened to achieve a smooth batter.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to keep the cake tender.
- Using a bundt pan helps create an elegant presentation but a loaf pan can be substituted, adjusting baking time accordingly.
- The almond extract adds a subtle nutty flavor; it can be omitted or substituted with more vanilla if preferred.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
