Pound Cake with Cream Cheese
I love baking during springtime. There is just something about nice, breezy spring weather and having an afternoon tea party with my favorite cakes and desserts on the patio.
I decided to make cream cheese pound cake loaf from scratch. It was such a great idea, the pound cake turned out extremely delightful and perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.
How to Make Pound Cake?
Traditionally, pound cake is made with one pound of butter, one pound of flour, one pound of sugar and one pound of eggs. The recipe evolves over time and many other ingredients are added in the classic pound cake recipe, so does the quantity of the main ingredients.
For this recipe, cream cheese is combined with the butter and creamed using an electric mixer or a stand mixer until smooth.
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Can You Keep Pound Cake Overnight?
Absolutely. In fact, you want to bake these cakes one day before serving as the cakes taste so much better with amazing texture the next day.
To store the cake overnight, just wrap it up with plastic wraps and then a layer of aluminum foil to keep it moist. You can keep the cake at room temperature, all wrapped up for up to 3 days.
How Long Can You Freeze Pound Cake?
You can freeze these cakes in the freezer, for up to 3 months. Just warm up in a toaster oven or microwave before serving. Make sure you wrap the cakes with plastic wraps plus aluminum foil to ensure freshness.
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Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe
This rich, buttery and sweet Cream Cheese Pound Cake is everyone's favorite, as breakfast, afternoon tea or dessert any time of the day. This pound cake recipe is a keeper, bake it today!
Ingredients
- 3 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature (1 1/2 cups)
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature (1 bar)
- 3 cups sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- nonstick cooking spray
Directions
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1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. With an electric mixer, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar; beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla. With mixer on low, add flour and salt in two additions, beating until just combined.
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2
Generously coat two 8 1/2-by-4 1/2- by-2 1/2-inch loaf pans (1 1/2 quarts each) with cooking spray; immediately pour in batter (pan will seem full). Tap pans on work surface to eliminate any large air bubbles.
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3
Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out almost clean, 60 to 75 minutes (if the tops begin to brown too quickly, tent with aluminum foil).
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4
Cool 10 minutes in the pan. Turn out the cakes; cool completely, with top sides up, on a wire rack.
Recipe Notes
Source: Everyday Food, December 2003
Susan
Has anyone tried adding lemon zest and lemon juice to the batter?
Rasa Malaysia
You an add a little bit lemon juice and lemon zest, I think it’s fine.
Suzy
How much sugar can I reduce and not impact the texture of the cake?
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Suzy, I am not sure since I didn’t try the recipe with reduced sugar. You can reduce by 1/4 cup I am sure.
Amy
No need for baking powder?
Rasa Malaysia
No baking powder, just follow the instructions.
Belinda
Can I do this in a bundt pan
Rasa Malaysia
Yes.
Dawn
Going to make this on Monday! Adding blueberries!
Linda c
Do you ever bake with sugar substitute? Is there one better than others for baking?
Rasa Malaysia
I don’t, sorry.
Tommie-Lorraine
Making this tomorrow! Looks delicious! 😋 I’m a relatively new baker, so please forgive me for asking; what does the salt do in this recipe???
On another note; your recipes are always so well thought out and easy to follow. I have succeeded in creating some of “my” best dishes using your recipes! I could never thank you enough!
Kindest Regards, all the way from Victoria, TX 💖
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Tommie, awww, your comment just brought a BIG smile to my face. Thanks for your support! Pound cake recipe always calls for salt, for a very mild salty taste, I don’t think the sale does anything. Thanks again and please try more recipes on my site: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-index-gallery/
Natalie
YUM! This cake looks amazing! I love that moist texture ♥
Rasa Malaysia
Thanks Natalie for your comment.
Patti
Can you put it in a bundt pan?
Rasa Malaysia
Yes, you can!
Sharan
Hi Bee
Can I simply half the recipe to make one cake as opposed to two?
Rasa Malaysia
Yes you can make just one loaf.
Noor
350 deg F or 350 deg C
Rasa Malaysia
350F
Claudine
Are you able to provide the amount of butter and cream cheese in grams? Thanks!
Rasa Malaysia
Please use the conversion tool: https://rasamalaysia.com/conversion/
Eelyn
The pound cake for one person contains 4 tablespoons of sugar? This is scary!!
Rasa Malaysia
Yes American loves very sweet cakes. You can cut down on the sugar.