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Southern Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 12 slices
Calories 480
A rich and moist pound cake with a creamy texture, perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence.

Ingredients

Dairy

  • 8 oz cream cheese (Philadelphia), softened (1 block)
  • 1.5 cups unsalted butter, softened (3 sticks)
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Dry ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (White Lily)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions 

  • Butter and flour a large Bundt or tube pan; set aside.
  • Sift flour and salt; set aside.
  • Cream butter and cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Mix until combined.
  • Gradually add flour mixture, mixing on low. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Place in cold oven with water-filled bowl; bake at 300°F (150°C) for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, until a tester comes out moist crumbs.
  • Cool in pan 15 minutes, then invert onto wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Calories: 480kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: pound cake