“Delicious Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe

“Delicious Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
• 1 package (8 oz) of cream cheese, softened
• 1½ cups of granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1½ teaspoons of baking powder
• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

Preparation:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. Beat the butter and cream cheese together until creamy. Gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Mixing:

3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, beating on low speed until just combined.

Baking:

6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake for about 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack.

Conclusion:

This cream cheese pound cake is wonderfully versatile, perfect as a dessert, a treat with your afternoon coffee, or even as a thoughtful homemade gift. Its creamy texture and rich flavor are sure to delight anyone who tries it. Enjoy your baking and the delicious results!