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Cream Cheese Pound Cake

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 588 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 2/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 pinches kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 10-12 cup Bundt pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
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  • Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Mix in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture, mixing just until combined.
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  • Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or serve with whipped cream and fresh fruit.

Nutrition

Calories: 588kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 7gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 19gSodium: 186mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Cream Cheese Pound Cake
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