Million Dollar Cream Cheese Pound Cake

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Introduction

This Million Dollar Cream Cheese Pound Cake is an exceptionally rich, buttery and moist dessert with a tender, creamy crumb and beautifully golden crust. The combination of cream cheese and sour cream gives the cake its luxurious texture, while the long creaming process helps create a fine, even crumb. The ingredient list matches the recipe shown in your image. (From Scratch Dishes)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 4 sticks (2 cups) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 7 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3½ cups cake flour, sifted
  • Butter and flour for preparing the Bundt or tube pan

Method

  1. Bring the butter, cream cheese, sour cream and eggs to room temperature. This helps the ingredients blend smoothly.
  2. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Generously grease and flour a large Bundt or tube pan. A similar version of this recipe is baked at 325°F for about 1½ hours. (Tasty Recipes Hub)
  3. Place the softened butter and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Beat until completely smooth and creamy.
  4. Gradually add the sugar, beating continuously until the mixture becomes very pale, light and fluffy, about 5–7 minutes. Proper creaming is important for the cake’s texture. (From Scratch Dishes)
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  6. Add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
  7. Reduce the mixer to low speed. Add the sifted cake flour gradually, mixing only until the flour disappears. Avoid overmixing.
  8. Gently mix in the sour cream until the batter is smooth and creamy.
  9. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan. Smooth the top with a spatula and gently tap the pan on the counter to remove large air pockets.
  10. Bake for approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes, depending on your oven and pan. Start checking toward the end of the baking time. A toothpick inserted into the thickest part should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. (Tasty Recipes Hub)
  11. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 20 minutes.
  12. Carefully invert the cake onto a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing.

Serving

Serve the pound cake plain for a classic presentation, or dust it lightly with powdered sugar. You can also serve slices with fresh strawberries, blueberries, whipped cream or a simple vanilla or lemon glaze.

Tips

  • Use room-temperature ingredients for a smooth, uniform batter.
  • Do not rush the butter, cream cheese and sugar creaming stage.
  • Sift the cake flour before adding it.
  • Once the flour is added, mix only until combined.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting; this helps the crumb set properly.
  • Store covered at room temperature for a short period or refrigerate for longer storage.

Conclusion

This Million Dollar Cream Cheese Pound Cake delivers a wonderfully rich texture, buttery flavor and golden crust. With its combination of cream cheese, sour cream and plenty of butter, it makes an impressive dessert for family gatherings, holidays, afternoon coffee or a special occasion.

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