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The Ultimate Moist Cream Cheese Pound Cake

A close-up of a slice cut from a loaf of moist cream cheese pound cake topped with white glaze.
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This recipe delivers a rich, dense, and incredibly moist cream cheese pound cake, perfect for any gathering or as a classic dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • For the Simple Glaze (Optional): 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan or bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated. Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sifted flour and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently mix in the milk until the batter is smooth.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Invert the cake onto the wire rack and let it cool completely.
  10. If using the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and lemon zest until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

Notes

  • For the best texture, make sure your butter, cream cheese, and eggs are at room temperature before starting.
  • This dense, buttery cake is excellent served plain or with fresh berries. It pairs well with a light white wine, unlike heavier desserts that might require a dedicated meal delivery plan.
  • If you prefer a lemon flavor throughout, add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest to the batter with the extracts.

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