Description
Rich, buttery, and perfectly dense, this Cream Cheese Pound Cake is a classic Southern dessert with a luxurious twist. With a velvety texture and a golden crust, it’s perfect for any occasion—from holiday tables to everyday cravings. Whether you’re after a quick breakfast, easy dessert, or a crowd-pleasing bake, this is one of those timeless food ideas that never fails. It’s the kind of easy recipe you’ll come back to for birthdays, brunches, or when you just want something comforting and homemade.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
8 oz full-fat cream cheese, cold and cubed
3 cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
2. Gradually add sugar, mixing until pale and airy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Stir in vanilla extract until just combined.
5. Sift flour and salt together, then gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
6. Pour batter into a greased and floured Bundt or tube pan, smoothing the top.
7. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for the smoothest batter and best texture.
Avoid overmixing once the flour is added to keep the crumb tender.
Let the cake cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: cream cheese pound cake, easy dessert, holiday baking, quick breakfast, southern cake, food ideas