Cream Cheese Pound Cake

you’ve ever craved a dense, buttery, and moist cake that’s perfect for any occasion, then a Cream Cheese Pound Cake is exactly what you need. With the rich flavor of cream cheese and the melt-in-your-mouth texture of a traditional pound cake, this recipe takes classic cake-making to the next level. Whether you serve it as a simple dessert or dress it up with fresh berries and whipped cream, this pound cake is sure to impress.

Ingredients for Cream Cheese Pound Cake:

For the Cake:

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)

8 ounces cream cheese (softened)

3 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)

3 cups granulated sugar

6 large eggs (room temperature)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon almond extract (optional for added flavor)

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking powder (optional, for slight lift)

For the Glaze (optional):

1/2 cup powdered sugar

2 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment Needed:

Electric mixer or stand mixer

10-inch Bundt pan or tube pan

Sifter or fine mesh strainer

Measuring cups and spoons

Cooling rack

Mixing bowls

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cream Cheese Pound Cake: