Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe

Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe
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100% would make again

Fresh fruit and a dollop of whipped cream dress up this tender pound cake—a winner with my family and friends. —Richard Hogg, Anderson, South Carolina

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  • 16 Servings
  • Prep: 25 min. Bake: 1-1/4 hours + cooling

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups butter, softened
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Confectioners' sugar, sliced fresh strawberries and whipped cream, optional

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; beat into creamed mixture until blended.
  • Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Garnish with confectioners' sugar, strawberries and whipped cream if desired. Yield: 16 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 460 calories, 24 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 140 mg cholesterol, 239 mg sodium, 56 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Cream Cheese Pound Cake published in Taste of Home June/July 2009, p59

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Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe

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Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2009 by wiscook

agree also, 90 minutes and my oven runs very hot, usually I'm reducing time from TOH recipes by 10%. I cooked in a dark, bundt pan. Very good. I love the slightly crusty crust.

Reviewed on Jul. 03, 2009 by rosemhelton

I agree with the others - you need to bake this about 90 minutes at the 325 and then it is done! Every slice is wonderful - my family really enjoyed it and they will get to enjoy it again for the 4th, with fresh strawberries! yum!

Reviewed on Jul. 01, 2009 by nonniedg

I love this recipe!  This cake is absolutely yummy!   I have made it several times and always come out with a very crisp, dark crusted cake - almost looks burned.   I bake in a 325 degree oven for 80 - 90 minutes anything less and the cake is not done.  I prepare the pan as outlined in the recipe.  Is there a way to prevent the very dark, crispy crust on the cake.  I always feel like I'm serving something just on the edge of burning.

Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2009 by rmdmdsalas

This was delicious. Had an issue with the timing as well from the original recipe, but kept baking it until it was done. Yummy!!

Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2009 by debrahunt

This cake was amazing...we were sad to see it finished, (My hubby was sneaking slices)it was flavourful & moist, and one I'll definitely have to add to our faves list!

Reviewed on Jun. 06, 2009 by greenmachine49

This is a great recipe, but I found out the hard way about the baking time. I wondered about the baking time as pound cakes usually take longer. But I did not want it to be overbaked either. After 20 minutes extra time in the oven, I thought it should be done - the toothpick seemed clean.

I should have baked it longer as it was definitely not baked thoroughly. It was edible, but not a cake that I would serve to company.

I'm glad I checked the recipe again on your website.

Thanks for a great magazine.

I am going to try it again with the corrected baking time.

Barbara Stoneback

Reviewed on Jun. 02, 2009 by Marketing

Thanks for your patience with us. The Cream Cheese Pound Cake recipe has been updated and now reflects the correct baking time. This is a delightful recipe. Enjoy!

Pat Schmeling, Food Editor

Reviewed on May. 31, 2009 by edwinaj

change cooking time to 80-90minutes

Reviewed on May. 29, 2009 by hahymen

This came out awsome. The kids loved it! I only found a problem with the cooking time. It was more like 80-90 min. But was wonderful!!!! It's a keeper!

Reviewed on May. 28, 2009 by l2bake

Love this pound cake, it is a delicious cake and very moist!!! Make sure to follow the directions and when it says to mix after every ingredient do it, that is what makes a pound cakes texture consistent. I learned that the hard way.

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