A couple of weeks ago, I made this delicious cream cheese pound cake for Mother’s Day. This is one of my go-to recipes whenever there is a special occasion to celebrate!
This pound cake is extremely moist and has the perfect crunchy crust to it. I honestly haven’t found a better recipe before. I found the original recipe from The Food Charlaton.
I kept it pretty much the same, although I do not add in the vanilla glaze as the original recipe calls for. I like to just make some homemade whipped cream and sugared strawberries to accompany it with.
Or sometimes I just make the pound cake by itself and that’s it. Honestly, it doesn’t really need anything to go with it. It’s so delicious by itself!
Grease the Bundt Pan
I think the most important step to this recipe is to grease the bundt pan. You don’t want the cake sticking to the pan after you bake it so do not skip this step.
The original recipe calls for just regular old cooking spray to grease it with. But, in my personal opinion, I think greasing it with shortening and then sprinkling flour on top works best!
Using Cake Flour
Another very important part to this recipe is to use cake flour. Not regular flour. This is crucial to the overall pound cake.
And be sure to use the spoon and level technique when measuring it out. I use a spoon and fill up a baking cup until I get the desired measurement.
If you just get a measuring cup and scoop it into the cake flour, you will probably end up using too much and the cake will not bake right.
So be sure to do this necessary step before mixing all the ingredients together!
Mixing the Cake Together
Another important thing to consider is the amount of time it takes to beat together the cake mix. Be sure to pay attention to the specific times below in the recipe.
You want to make sure you are mixing it long enough to beat all the air out of the cake.
Also, be sure to add in eggs, one at a time and mix thoroughly in between each addition. The batter will be a little thick when you are done mixing it, but don’t worry.
That’s how it is supposed to be! I just use a spatula to go over top of the bundt pan and try to make the top as smooth as possible before baking it.
The baking time for this cake will vary based on your oven. It will at least take 1 hour and 15 minutes. But mine ended up taking a full hour and a half before it was ready.
Just be sure to keep a close eye on it when it gets close to that time so the pound cake doesn’t burn.
Well, I hope you enjoy this delicious cream cheese pound cake recipe! Trust me, it really is tasty and worth the trouble of making!
I haven’t made another pound cake recipe since finding this one because in my opinion, it really is the best!
Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups salted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 2/3 cups white sugar
- 6 eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp butter extract
- 3 cups cake flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Grease a bundt pan with shortening or nonstick cooking spray. Lightly dust pan with flour.
- Then, beat the butter and cream cheese well, for about 2-3 minutes.
- Slowly, add the sugar with the mixer still running. Beat for another 2 minutes.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time. And mix well after each addition.
- Mix in the butter and vanilla extract.
- Add in the cake flour and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Bake at 300 degrees for about 1 hour 15 minutes or until cake is completely done. Mine took about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully loosen cake from pan and cool on cake plate for an hour more.
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The most amazing cake I’ve ever tasted!!
Awe you’re too sweet! I’m so glad you love it too!
This looks incredible and sounds so delicious — I will have to get one of those cake pans!
Yes you definitely should, I use it often!
This cake looks delicious and I like the idea of pairing it with whipped cream and strawberries! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Thank you so much, it is very delicious!
This sounds like a great recipe and delicious cake. We will definitely check it out. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you. You definitely should
This looks very delicious & easy to make
Thank you, it is very delicious
Cool recipe! I can imagine how this cake tasted. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, it is very good
Super excited to try this this summer with my daughter. I love pound cake but store bought is never as yummy. Thanks for also the special instructions.
Thank you, you definitely should try it! It’s delicious
Cream cheese in a cake just gives it that extra oomph! The crumb becomes lighter, the taste richer . . . the only essential thing to do for bundt cakes is to butter AND flour that pan. 🙂
I don’t wanna get this wrong lol. Four the pan with baking flour right? At no point during this process do I need to bring out any other flour? Lol I’m so excited
Yes, you use baking flour to grease the pan. But you use cake flour for the actual cake itself
Yup that’s what I do that way it doesn’t stick!
I’ve never had pound cake before but I’d love to give it a try. I’m missing a few ingredients, especially the cake flour, I usually keep the all purpose flour. I love your countertop too.
Yes, you definitely need cake flour for this recipe, but it is totally worth it! So yummy!
Wow this looks scrumptious!
Thank you, it sure is!
This looks so yummy. I’ve the same as this one you used to make this cream cheese, but haven’t used it for a while. Your post inspired me to use it again and make one like this. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, so glad you liked it
They look yummy and I bet they are satisfying to make.
Thank you. It is very yummy!
This cake looks so good. I would probably us dairy free cream cheese as an alternative.
Yes I am sure you could use that instead. It is a very tasty cake for sure!
I love the look of this cake, it looks delicious! I like that you have paired it with strawberries and cream x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
Thank you, it makes for a perfect pairing!
Interesting… I have made pound cake a few times but I’ve never heard of cream cheese pound cake before. It sounds really interesting. I have been wanting to do a little more baking when this heatwave passes before the summer temps return once again. I’m going to have to add this one to the list.
You should definitely try it! It doesn’t disappoint!
Ooh this looks delicious! I’ve never made a pound cake before but now I definitely want to give it a try, particularly as this seems relatively straight forward too! Thank you so much for sharing x
Thank you, you should definitely try it. It’s so yummy!
This looks incredible, especially paired with the strawberries and cream. A perfect sweet Summer treat 🙂 x
Thank you! It does make the perfect pairing!
I should not have read this post when I was hungry, this looks and sounds really yummy. I can’t wait to my place so that I can start trying to bake as I don’t right now. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Lauren x
No problem at all, I hope you get the chance to try it!
This looks divine! I don’t have a stand mixer. Do you think I’d be able to get away with using a a hand mixer or even just a whisk?
Crystal | http://www.amazingbaby.app
would definitely use a hand mixer and not a whisk because the batter is super thick. I think a hand mixer would work, just maybe increase the mixing times by a minute or two to ensure proper mixing.
This looks delicious!
Thank you! It sure is!
this cake looks and sounds delicious! i perfect summer dessert for any party or gathering. thanks for sharing.
Thank you, it would be perfect for a summer party!
I’ve never tried pound cake before but after reading this it’s something I’ll defiantly be making asap! It looks and sounds absolutely delicious and really simple to make. Thank you so much for sharing with us lovely Xo
Elle – ellegracedeveson.com
Thank you! You definitely should try it! It is so delicious
This sounds absolutely fantastic! Honestly, pound cake is already one of my favorite sweet treats (and my list is short)! I love the idea of adding cream cheese in it for that richness. I bet it would be perfect in the summer with strawberries – or any berry – and freshly whipped cream!
Thank you so much! Yes, it does pair really well with berries and whipped cream for sure!
This looks and sounds so delicious. Thank you for sharing this easy to make recipe. ☺️
Pastor Natalie (ExamineThisMoment)
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Thank you so much. It is very delicious for sure!