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cream cheese pound cake

Cream cheese pound cake

This cream cheese pound cake is moist, tender, and bursting with flavor! I never knew that tossing cream cheese into a pound cake batter could make it taste this amazing. It’s like a flavor explosion in every bite!"
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cream cheese loaf cake, cream cheese pound cake, easy pound cake with cream cheese, pound cake
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 serving
Author: Huma

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ stick (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 oz(113g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F(176C). Grease and flour a 7 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and well combined.
  • Gradually add sugar to the butter-cream cheese mixture. Beat for approximately 5 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
  • Add vanilla extract and lemon zest to the mixture. Beat until well incorporated.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This ensures the eggs are fully incorporated into the batter.
  • Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three batches. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing to maintain the cake's texture.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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Notes

    1. Room Temperature Ingredients: Bring the cream cheese, butter, and eggs to room temperature before starting. This ensures easier incorporation and a smoother batter.
    1. Proper Creaming: Cream the butter, cream cheese, and sugar well. Be patient; this step helps incorporate air into the mixture, resulting in a lighter texture.
    1. Egg Incorporation: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. This prevents the batter from curdling and ensures even distribution.
    1. Gentle Mixing: When adding the dry ingredients, fold them in gently. Overmixing can lead to a dense cake, so stop mixing as soon as the ingredients are combined.
    1. Loaf Pan Preparation: Properly grease and flour the loaf pan to prevent the cake from sticking. Parchment paper at the bottom can also aid in easy removal.
    1. Oven Temperature: Preheat the oven to the recommended temperature. A properly heated oven ensures even baking and a well-risen cake.
    1. Doneness Test: Use a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake to check for doneness. If it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, the cake is ready.
    1. Cooling Time: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. This prevents it from breaking apart.
    1. Flavor Development: The cake's flavor tends to deepen after a day. It can be even more delicious after resting, so consider making it a day in advance if possible.
    1. Storage: Store the cooled cake in an airtight container at room temperature.