Vanilla Cream Cheese Pound Cake

📝 Description:

This Vanilla Cream Cheese Pound Cake combines the dense, buttery richness of a traditional pound cake with the creamy tang of cream cheese and the warm aroma of pure vanilla. The result is an ultra-moist, tender crumb and golden crust, perfect for slicing and serving with coffee, tea, or fresh berries.

🌍 Origin:

Pound cakes originated in Europe centuries ago, but the cream cheese variation is a popular American adaptation that adds moisture and a subtle tang, creating a softer texture while maintaining the classic richness.

🧾 Ingredients Quantity:

For the Cake:

Unsalted butter (softened) – ½ cup (113g)
Cream cheese (full-fat, softened) – 8 oz (225g)
Granulated sugar – 1 ¾ cups (350g)
Large eggs – 4
All-purpose flour – 2 ½ cups (310g), sifted
Baking powder – 1 tsp
Salt – ¼ tsp
Vanilla extract – 2 tsp
Milk or heavy cream – ¼ cup (60ml)

🍽️ Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

Preheat to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

2. Cream Butter & Cream Cheese:

In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

3. Add Sugar:

Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy (3–5 minutes).

4. Add Eggs & Vanilla:

Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.

5. Combine Dry Ingredients:

In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt.

6. Mix Dry & Wet:

Add dry ingredients alternately with milk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.

7. Bake:

Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top. Bake for 60–70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. Cool:

Let cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

✔️ Tips for Success:

Use room temperature ingredients for smooth batter.
Beat butter and cream cheese thoroughly for a creamy base.
Don’t overmix once flour is added to avoid a tough cake.
Use a light-colored pan to prevent over-browning.
Let the cake cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.

⭐ Serving Recommendations:

Serve plain or dusted with powdered sugar.
Pair with fresh berries or fruit compote.
Top with whipped cream or vanilla glaze.
Makes a wonderful gift when wrapped in parchment.

🥗 Nutrition (Per Slice – 12 servings):

Calories: ~370 kcal
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Sugars: 25g
Protein: 5g
Sodium: 210mg
Cholesterol: 100mg

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