Million Dollar Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Here’s a rich and decadent Million Dollar Cream Cheese Pound Cake recipe—moist, buttery, and perfect for dessert or special occasions.

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Million Dollar Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Servings: 12
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 hr 15 min

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened

• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened

• 3 cups (600 g) granulated sugar

• 6 large eggs

• 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp almond extract (optional)

• ½ cup (120 ml) milk

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Instructions:

1. Preheat oven:

   • Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).

   • Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or 9×5-inch loaf pan.

2. Cream butter, cream cheese, and sugar:

   • In a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–5 minutes).

3. Add eggs:

   • Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

4. Mix dry ingredients:

   • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Combine wet and dry ingredients:

   • Gradually add flour mixture to the batter, alternating with milk.

   • Stir in vanilla and almond extract. Mix until smooth.

6. Bake:

   • Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.

   • Bake 1 hour 10–15 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean).

7. Cool & serve:

   • Let the cake cool in the pan 10–15 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

   • Slice and serve plain or dusted with powdered sugar. Optional: drizzle with glaze or serve with fresh berries.

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✅ Tips / Variations:

• For a richer flavor, use half butter and half cream cheese.

• Add lemon or orange zest for a citrus twist.

• For extra indulgence, serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.

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If you want, I can also give a “glaze-topped Million Dollar Pound Cake” version that makes it look and taste like a bakery-style cake.

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