Delicious Million Dollar Pound Cake
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking our Delicious Million Dollar Pound Cake Recipe, perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to celebratory events. This cake boasts a rich, buttery flavor and a moist texture that melts in your mouth. Whether enjoyed plain or topped with fresh fruits and whipped cream, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Simple to prepare yet utterly satisfying, this cake is versatile enough to be dressed up or kept simple. Plus, it freezes beautifully, allowing you to enjoy its deliciousness whenever the craving strikes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 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 the oven to 325°F (165°C). 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 bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and smooth the top.
- Bake: bundt pan for 90-100 minutes; loaf pans for 60-70 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 85g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg