Best Cream Cheese Pound Cake With Sassy Fruit Salsa Recipes

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CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE



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We would have never thought it possible, but we just made pound cake even more indulgent and delicious than ever. Enter, Cream Cheese Pound Cake. This cream cheese cake recipe takes all of the best parts of a classic pound cake and kicks it up with a creamy, dreamy, and slightly tart ingredient that makes us wonder why we didn't think of this little concoction sooner. We dare you to find a better pound cake recipe-this will be the best one you've ever tasted, hands down. It features a perfectly crunchy crust and a fluffy and creamy inside that makes each bite an experience, to say the least. Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh cut fruit, then be prepared for the requests for the recipe to start flying in. We won't blame you for telling them all it's an old family recipe, your secret is safe with us.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories     Cakes

Time 4h20m

Yield 1 (10-in.) cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

Vegetable shortening, for pan
1 1/2 cups (12 oz.) unsalted butter, softened
1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
3 cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs
3 cups (about 11 1/4 oz.) sifted bleached cake flour (such as Swans Down), plus more for pan
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Generously coat a 10-inch tube pan with shortening; dust with flour. Beat butter and cream cheese with a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth, about 30 seconds. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs; beat until just blended, about 30 seconds. Add flour; beat until smooth, about 30 seconds. Stir in vanilla.
  • Pour batter into prepared tube pan. Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour, 45 minutes. Cool in pan 20 minutes. Remove from pan, and let cool completely on a wire rack, about 2 hours.

MOIST CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE



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Warm a slice of this cream cheese pound cake in the microwave for about 25 seconds. Then serve it with a scoop of butter pecan ice cream, fresh fruit or alone. -Betty Smith, Evans, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
3 cups sugar
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
6 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Optional: whipped cream, confectioners' sugar and assorted fresh fruit

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Grease and flour a 10-in. tube pan. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and cream cheese until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. In a small bowl, whisk flour and baking powder. Gradually beat into creamed mixture. Transfer to prepare pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 80-90 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 24g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE



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Fresh fruit and a dollop of whipped cream dress up this tender pound cake-a winner with my family and friends. -Richard Hogg, Anderson, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar, sliced fresh strawberries and whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; beat into creamed mixture until blended. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Garnish with confectioners' sugar, strawberries and whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SASSY POUND CAKE



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Provided by Warren Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield enough batter for: 1 (9-cup) bundt pan that serves 15

Number Of Ingredients 36

6 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature (1 1/2 sticks)
3 cups superfine granulated sugar
1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
5 eggs
3 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sour cream
1 orange, zested
1/2 cup pureed fresh mango
2 tablespoons tequila
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons rum
1 teaspoon orange oil
Nonstick spray with starch (recommended: Baker's Joy)
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
6 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature (1 1/2 sticks)
3 cups superfine granulated sugar
1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
5 eggs
3 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sour cream
1 orange, zested
1/2 cup pureed fresh mango
2 tablespoons tequila
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons rum
1 teaspoon orange oil
Nonstick spray with starch (recommended: Baker's Joy)
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a mixer fitter with a paddle attachment, beat the butter until it is smooth. With the mixer set to the lowest speed, slowly add the sugar and vanilla seeds. Beat until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs to the mixer 1 at a time, scraping down the sides when necessary. Set aside.
  • Whisk together the flour, cayenne, cornstarch, salt, and baking soda in large prep bowl. In another prep bowl, whisk together the sour cream, orange zest, mango puree, tequila, vanilla extract, rum, and orange oil.
  • At lowest speed, in 3 to 5 additions, alternately add the flour mix and sour cream mix.
  • After all of the ingredients are in the mixer bowl, stop the mixer, scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix at medium to high speed for 20 to 30 seconds.
  • Spray a 9 cup bundt pan with nonstick spray with starch. Pour the batter to 3/4 of the way up the pan. Bake for about 1 hour 15 minutes. Test for doneness with wooden skewer once the top of cake doesn't jiggle. Remove the cake from the oven when the skewer comes out clean.
  • Let the cake rest and cool in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes. Turn the cake onto a cooling wire rack and remove from the pan. Allow the cake to cool completely.
  • Dust with confectioners' sugar and enjoy!
  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a mixer fitter with a paddle attachment, beat the butter until it is smooth. With the mixer set to the lowest speed, slowly add the sugar and vanilla seeds. Beat until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs to the mixer 1 at a time, scraping down the sides when necessary. Set aside.
  • Whisk together the flour, cayenne, cornstarch, salt, and baking soda in large prep bowl. In another prep bowl, whisk together the sour cream, orange zest, mango puree, tequila, vanilla extract, rum, and orange oil.
  • At lowest speed, in 3 to 5 additions, alternately add the flour mix and sour cream mix.
  • After all of the ingredients are in the mixer bowl, stop the mixer, scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix at medium to high speed for 20 to 30 seconds.
  • Spray a 9 cup bundt pan with nonstick spray with starch. Pour the batter to 3/4 of the way up the pan. Bake for about 1 hour 15 minutes. Test for doneness with wooden skewer once the top of cake doesn't jiggle. Remove the cake from the oven when the skewer comes out clean.
  • Let the cake rest and cool in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes. Turn the cake onto a cooling wire rack and remove from the pan. Allow the cake to cool completely.
  • Dust with confectioners' sugar and enjoy!

VANILLA CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 10

Baking spray with flour, such as Baker's Joy
3 tablespoons demerara or turbinado sugar, such as Sugar in the Raw
3/4 pound (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
6 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean
3 cups sifted cake flour (measured after sifting)
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Spray two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch metal loaf pans with the baking spray and sprinkle the insides of the pans with the demerara sugar, tilting the pans to cover evenly.
  • Place the butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium speed for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, until light and creamy. Scrape down the bowl with a rubber spatula to be sure it's well mixed. With the mixer on low, add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well and scraping down the bowl before adding the next egg. Mix in the vanilla extract and vanilla seeds.
  • Combine the cake flour and salt in a medium bowl. With the mixer on low, slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, scraping down the bowl and beater with a rubber spatula. Mix the batter with the spatula to be sure it's well mixed. Divide the batter evenly between the two loaf pans, smooth the tops, and bake in the center of the oven for 60 to 70 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean.
  • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 30 minutes, then carefully turn them out and cool completely on a baking rack.

CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE III



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This is a heavy, dense, extremely good pound cake.

Provided by Nanci

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 ½ cups butter
3 cups white sugar
6 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar gradually and beat until fluffy.
  • Add eggs two at a time, beating well with each addition. Add the flour all at once and mix in. Add vanilla.
  • Pour into a 10 inch tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Check for doneness at 1 hour. A toothpick inserted into center of cake will come out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.1 calories, Carbohydrate 63.9 g, Cholesterol 149.6 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 16.7 g, Sodium 218 mg, Sugar 43.1 g

CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE



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Butter and cream cheese provide the rich taste in this deliciously dense pound cake. I always top mine with a fresh lemon glaze made of fresh lemon juice and confectioner's sugar.

Provided by Tony

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 ½ cups white sugar
6 eggs at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups cake flour (such as Swans Down®)
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
  • Beat butter and cream cheese together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat sugar into butter mixture until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add the eggs two at a time, allowing each pair of eggs to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Beat in vanilla and almond extracts with the last eggs. Pour the flour and nutmeg into the bowl and beat until just incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 80 minutes. Check for doneness after 1 hour. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.2 calories, Carbohydrate 60.3 g, Cholesterol 149.6 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.7 g, Sodium 218.1 mg, Sugar 36 g

CREAM-CHEESE POUND CAKES



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For best results, bake these cakes at least a day before serving. Store, wrapped in plastic, for up to three days at room temperature, or freeze for up to three months.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield Makes 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 bar (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
Nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. With an electric mixer, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar; beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla. With mixer on low, add flour and salt in two additions, beating until just combined.
  • Generously coat two 8 1/2-by-4 1/2- by-2 1/2-inch loaf pans (1 1/2 quarts each) with cooking spray; immediately pour in batter (pan will seem full). Tap pans on work surface to eliminate any large air bubbles.
  • Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out almost clean, 60 to 75 minutes (if the tops begin to brown too quickly, tent with aluminum foil).
  • Cool 10 minutes in the pan. Turn out the cakes; cool completely, with top sides up, on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 g, Fat 16 g, Protein 4 g

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