If you love a rich, buttery pound cake with a soft, tender crumb and a delicious cream cheese flavor, this classic Cream Cheese Pound Cake is one to save. It uses simple pantry ingredients and comes together beautifully in a Bundt or tube pan.
The combination of butter, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and flour is traditional for this style of pound cake. Similar classic versions bake at a relatively low temperature for a long time to create that beautiful golden crust and moist interior.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1½ cups unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, preferably room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Optional Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Step 1: Prepare the Pan
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