Description
A rich and decadent cream cheese pound cake, inspired by Southern bakeries.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Cool completely before slicing and serving.
- You can add a simple glaze on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Cake
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg