Delicious Million Dollar Pound Cake Recipe
Indulge in the decadence of our Delicious Million Dollar Pound Cake Recipe! This rich and moist cake is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to afternoon tea. Combining the creamy goodness of cream cheese with the buttery richness of unsalted butter, each slice melts in your mouth, leaving you craving more. Whether served plain or dressed up with fresh berries and whipped cream, this cake is sure to impress your guests and become a family favorite. Plus, with easy preparation steps, even beginner bakers can create this beautiful dessert that looks as good as it tastes. Elevate your dessert game today!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325F (165C) and grease and flour a bundt pan or two loaf pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese with sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan(s) and smooth the top; bake for approximately 90-100 minutes for bundt pan or 60-70 minutes for loaf pans until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 56g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 114mg