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Cream Cheese Pound Cake for Christmas, Thanksgiving

Perfect Cream Cheese Pound Cake: 7 Secrets


  • Author: memorecipes.com
  • Total Time: 95 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich and dense pound cake made with cream cheese, perfect for holiday celebrations like Christmas and Thanksgiving.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan or two 9×5 inch loaf pans.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gradually add the granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate 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.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s).
  8. Bake for 60-75 minutes for a tube pan, or 50-60 minutes for loaf pans, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
  • For a richer flavor, you can add a teaspoon of lemon zest.
  • This cake freezes well, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then in foil.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 75 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: cream cheese pound cake, holiday cake, Christmas dessert, Thanksgiving dessert, rich cake, dense cake