Easy Cream Cheese Pound Cake

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Foodie friends, if you’re anything like me, you’ve struggled to make the perfect pound cake. But I’ve got good news: with this recipe for Cream Cheese Pound Cake, you can easily whip up delicious pound cake that is totally to-die-for!

Yeap, say goodbye to dry, crumbly pound cake because cream cheese is the secret ingredient that ensures a moist, flavorful pound cake every time.

Adding cream cheese lightens the batter, so you end up with perfectly baked fluffy slices of tender pound cake. #somuchyum. Ps check out this Banana Pudding Cake as it is just as good.

Homemade pound cake is a Southern favorite and suuuuuuuch a great choice for dessert. It is absolute perfection when eaten plain, but it can be topped with different types of fruit, fresh berries, and decadent sauces for a dessert to suit every taste and fit any occasion.

Why You’ll ♡ This

• Easy to Make – Combine all the ingredients in a single bowl with an electric mixer, then transfer to the bundt pan and bake.
• Perfect for the holidays – Serve this for dessert at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other type of special occasion and celebrations.
• Versatile – Top it with pretty much anything and everything and it tastes amazing.

Tools Needed

• Stand mixer or hand mixer.
• Mixing bowls.
• Handy measuring cups.
• Bundt Pan.
• Vanilla extract.

Ready to make this moist and delicious pound cake? Gather your ingredients and I will show you…

How To Make Pound Cake with Cream Cheese

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

1. Use an electric mixer to beat butter until light and fluffy. Add in the cream cheese, followed by the sugar, and mix very well.
2. Add one egg at a time, mixing until just incorporated – about 30 seconds each (you don’t want to over mix at this point).
3. In the same bowl, mix in the vanilla, baking powder, and flour until just combined.
4. Pour the batter into a greased Bundt Pan and bake at 300F / 149C for 1 hour, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Expert Tips

• Bring all of your ingredients to room temperature before beginning.
• Pay attention to the baking temperature and don’t try to rush this recipe. Don’t be alarmed if your cake takes longer than an hour to bake. Low and slow is the key that will ensure that you have a perfectly cooked pound cake.
• Be sure to mix all your ingredients really well before adding the eggs.
• Add the eggs one at a time and mix until just incorporated, or you will end up with an overmixed batter and a heavy cake.

Pro Tip: allow the cake to cool for at least 2 hours inside the bundt pan before removing.

Delicious Variations

• Add citrus zest – for a fresh and bright addition to the cream cheese cake batter, try adding orange, lemon, or lime zest.
• Add fresh herbs – fresh herbs can add a surprising taste and make a beautiful cake. Thyme, basil or lavender are all great choices.
• Mix something in – chocolate chips, dried fruit or chopped nuts.
• Top it off – the countless topping options are what make pound cake so versatile. Here are a few of my favorites;
  • Whipped Cream
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Fresh Berries
  • Compote
  • Fruit Syrups
  • Lemon Curd
  • Chocolate Sauce
  • Caramel Sauce
  • Ice cream
  • Glaze
  • Frosting

Make Ahead and Storage

Pound cake is well suited for making ahead of time and storing it until needed. Just follow these make-ahead and storage instructions;

• Make ahead – Get a leg up on the hustle and bustle of the holidays by having a pound cake (or 2 or 3) ready to go in your freezer. Simply bake as directed and follow our freezing instructions below.
• Store – Leftovers from this cream cheese pound cake recipe should be stored at room temperature. Just place them in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days and leave it on the counter.
• Freeze – Pound cake freezes beautifully. Once completely cooled, carefully wrap the cake in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Store it in the freezer for up to 6 months. Place the frozen cake on the counter and bring it to room temperature before serving.

FAQs

Why Isn’t My Cake Done Yet?

The timer just went off marking the end of 60 minutes but the cake is clearly not done and the toothpick doesn’t come out clean. It’s okay. We know you are excited to dive into this dessert, but just don’t rush it.

All ovens are different and things like weather and elevation can all affect the time it takes for the cake to finish. Just check back in 10 minutes and reevaluate. I’ve had pound cakes take almost 90 minutes to bake before.

If you regularly have issues with foods taking longer to cook in your over, you may have a faulty thermometer. You can purchase a thermometer that hangs from the rack and make adjustments to the oven temperature as needed.

Can I Use Margarine and Reduced-Fat Cream Cheese?

We always recommend using real butter when baking. As far as the cream cheese, the fat is part of what makes this recipe so luscious. We did not test with lower fat cream cheese but you could certainly try it.

Can I Bake This Without a Bundt Pan?

The shape created by a bundt pan makes this cake so beautiful, but not everyone has one. Have no fear, you can still make this cake. We recommend using two regular loaf pans or two 9-inch cake pans instead of a bundt pan.

More Dessert Recipes

• Bourbon Buttermilk Pie.
• Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake.
• Instant Pot Crème Brûlée.
• Bourbon Spice Cupcakes.
• Jamaican Sweet Potato Pudding.

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