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Creamy Cream Cheese Pound Cake

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A moist and rich pound cake featuring a luscious cream cheese swirl that creates pockets of creamy goodness in every bite. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a comforting snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream or whole milk
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar (for cream cheese swirl)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1½ cups sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the heavy cream, starting and ending with flour. Mix gently on low speed until just combined.
  6. In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with ¼ cup sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  7. Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Dollop half the cream cheese mixture over the batter and gently swirl with a skewer or butter knife. Repeat with remaining batter and cream cheese mixture.
  8. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly.
  9. Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Ensure butter, cream cheese, and eggs are at room temperature for best texture. Do not overmix batter to keep cake tender. Swirl cream cheese gently to create distinct pockets without blending fully. Start checking doneness at 55 minutes and tent with foil if browning too fast. Cool completely before slicing.

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