Million Dollar Pound Cake
This Million Dollar Pound Cake is a buttery, dense dessert that melts in your mouth, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until creamy and smooth (3-4 minutes).
- Gradually add sugar and mix until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing fully after each addition.
- In another bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 15 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For added flavor, consider lemon zest or chocolate chips. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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