Perfect Pound Cake
Rich, Dense, Moist and Perfect!
This Pound Cake recipe is deliciously rich, dense, moist, and so easy to make! Great with a cup of coffee, or a simple dessert for brunch, luncheons, or any occasion.
Ingredients
Unsalted butter
Cream cheese
Sour cream
Large eggs
Granulated sugar
Cake flour
Baking Powder & Salt
Vanilla & Almond Extracts
The Details
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 75 Min
8-10 Servings
445 Calories
Prepare Loaf Pan
1
Butter and flour a 9×5 loaf pan (getting butter in all the grooves & discard excess flour.)
Beat
2
Cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until combined.
Add in...
3
Add the sour cream, both extracts, and eggs one at a time. Beat until combined.
Add in Dry Ingredients
4
Add in the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
Pour Batter into Pan
5
Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bang the pan on the counter once or twice to bring up any air bubbles.
Bake
6
Bake for approximately 65-75 minutes. (Loosely tent with foil halfway through to ensure the surface does not over-brown.)
Cool
7
Remove cake from the oven and allow to cool for 1 hour inside the pan. Invert from pan, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Important!
The butter, cream cheese, sour cream, and eggs should all be room temperature before starting.
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