Paula Deen Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe
If you want a rich, buttery and ultra-moist cake, this Paula Deen Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe is perfect.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups butter softened
- 1 package 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
Cream Butter & Cream Cheese
- In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Add Sugar
- Gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Add Dry Ingredients
- Add flour and salt gradually. Mix until just combined.
Add Vanilla
- Stir in vanilla extract.
Pour Batter
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake Cake
- Bake for about 1 hour 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool Cake
- Let cool in pan for 10–15 minutes, then remove and cool completely.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best texture
- Do not overmix after adding flour
- Add lemon zest for a fresh twist
- Top with glaze or powdered sugar
- Use a loaf pan if needed
- Add nuts for crunch
- Serve with berries or whipped cream