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Cream Cheese Pound Cake

A rich and moist pound cake made with cream cheese for added flavor and texture.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Prepare the Batter
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  3. Gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Bake the Cake
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake can be served plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar on top. It pairs well with fresh berries or whipped cream.

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