Delicious Million Dollar Pound Cake
Indulge in the moist and flavorful experience of this Delicious Million Dollar Pound Cake Recipe. This delightful dessert combines the richness of cream cheese and butter, resulting in a cake that is not only incredibly indulgent but also surprisingly easy to make. Perfect for any occasion—be it birthdays, holidays, or a cozy afternoon tea—the versatility of this cake ensures it will impress family and friends alike. Serve it plain, topped with fresh berries, or drizzled with a fruit sauce for an elegant touch. With its tender texture and rich flavor profile, this pound cake is destined to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan or two loaf pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk until just combined.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and smooth the top. Bake for about 90-100 minutes for bundt pans or 60-70 minutes for loaf pans until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 105mg