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The Ultimate Moist Cream Cheese Pound Cake

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Follow this easy recipe for a dense, rich, and incredibly moist cream cheese pound cake that honors Southern baking traditions. This cake is a crowd-pleaser for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube or bundt pan thoroughly.
  2. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  3. Gradually add the sugar to the butter mixture, beating well until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated. Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.
  5. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
  7. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  8. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted near the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
  10. Invert the cake onto the wire rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For the most tender crumb, make sure your butter, cream cheese, and eggs are at true room temperature.
  • To achieve a dense texture, avoid overmixing the flour into the batter. Mix only until the streaks of flour disappear.
  • This cake is excellent served plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with a simple lemon glaze.

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