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Delicious Million Dollar Pound Cake Recipe

Indulge in the Delicious Million Dollar Pound Cake Recipe, a rich and moist treat that promises to impress at any gathering. This cake marries the creamy goodness of butter and cream cheese, resulting in a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. Perfect for birthdays, afternoon teas, or simply as a delightful dessert, you can enjoy it plain or elevate it with fresh fruits and whipped cream. With easy-to-follow steps and readily available ingredients, even novice bakers can create this show-stopping dessert that’s sure to have everyone coming back for more.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

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

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare your bundt or loaf pans by greasing and flouring them.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar until fluffy (3-5 minutes).
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; stir in vanilla.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pans and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 90-100 minutes for bundt pan or 60-70 minutes for loaf pans; check doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 90 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 40g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating lemon zest or almond extract into the batter. To create variations, try adding chocolate chips or dried fruit.