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🧀 Cream Cheese Pound Cake – Dense, Buttery & Ultra Moist

This cream cheese pound cake is built for texture and richness. It delivers a tight, velvety crumb with a deep buttery flavor, enhanced by cream cheese for extra moisture and structure. No shortcuts here—just classic technique. The result is a cake that slices clean, holds shape, and stays soft for days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
baking 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 14
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 1 package 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer (recommended)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Bundt pan or loaf pans
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Step 1: Prep
  1. Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F).
  2. Grease and flour a Bundt pan thoroughly.
Step 2: Cream Butter & Cream Cheese
  1. Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add sugar gradually and beat until light and fluffy (3–5 minutes).
Step 3: Add Eggs
  1. Add eggs one at a time.
  2. Mix well after each addition.
Step 4: Add Dry Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, mix flour and salt.
  2. Add to batter in batches, mixing gently.
  3. Stir in vanilla extract.
Step 5: Bake
  1. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  2. Smooth the top.
  3. Bake for 75–90 minutes.
  4. Toothpick should come out clean.
Step 6: Cool
  1. Cool in pan for 15–20 minutes.
  2. Remove and cool completely on rack.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Storage:
Room temperature: up to 3 days
Refrigerator: up to 1 week
Freezing:
Freeze slices up to 2 months
Reheating:
Microwave 10–15 seconds
🥄 Variations
Lemon Version: Add lemon zest and juice
Glazed: Add simple sugar glaze on top
Marble: Swirl in chocolate batter
Almond Flavor: Replace part of vanilla with almond extract
Berry Topping: Serve with fresh berries
❓ FAQs
1. Why is it dense?
That’s the intended texture of pound cake.
2. Can I use a loaf pan?
Yes, adjust baking time.
3. Why did it crack on top?
Normal due to dense batter.
4. Can I reduce sugar?
Not recommended—it affects structure.
5. Why is it dry?
Overbaking or too much flour.
6. Do I need baking powder?
No, structure comes from eggs.
7. Can I use salted butter?
Yes, reduce added salt slightly.
8. Why room temperature ingredients?
Ensures smooth batter.
9. Can I flavor it?
Yes, extracts or citrus work well.
10. Is it beginner-friendly?
Yes, but requires attention to mixing.
🏁 Conclusion
This cream cheese pound cake is a structured, reliable dessert with a rich, dense crumb and deep flavor. It’s simple in ingredients but depends on proper technique—especially creaming and baking time.
Consistent results, strong texture, and long shelf life make it a staple recipe.