Description
This rich, buttery Cream Cheese Pound Cake is a classic, crowd-pleasing dessert with a soft, dense crumb and a subtle tang from cream cheese. Perfect for brunch, potlucks, or holiday dinners, it balances sweetness with richness, and is versatile enough to serve plain or with fruit, glaze, or ice cream. A fantastic option if you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, an easy recipe for entertaining, or a reliable dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
3 cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
2. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese until creamy and smooth.
3. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Sift together flour and salt, then gradually mix into the batter until just combined.
6. Stir in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 75–85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Let cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Glaze or serve plain with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Always use full-fat block cream cheese for the richest flavor and best texture.
Let the cake cool completely before glazing or slicing for clean cuts.
For a citrus twist, add 1 teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 85 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: pound cake, cream cheese, easy dessert, bundt cake, classic cake