Million Dollar Cream Cheese Pound Cake for Perfect Moist Flavor
There’s something truly special about a classic pound cake—rich, buttery, smooth, and comforting in every bite. But this Cream Cheese Pound Cake takes the experience even further. The cream cheese and sour cream make it irresistibly moist, dense in the best way, and full of old-fashioned flavor that tastes like it came straight from Grandma’s kitchen. Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or a simple afternoon treat with coffee or tea.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
What You Need to Make This Recipe
How to Make This Recipe
Expert Tips
FAQs
Why You’ll Love This Cream Cheese Pound Cake
- Super moist thanks to cream cheese + sour cream.
- Dense but tender texture—old-fashioned perfection.
- Simple ingredients, no complicated steps.
- Perfect for holidays, parties, or quick snacks.
- Stays fresh for days and freezes beautifully.
What You Need to Make This Recipe
Measurements are included in the recipe card at the bottom.
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Cake flour
How to Make This Recipe
See the recipe card at the end for full detailed steps.
- Beat the butter, cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar together until fluffy.
- Add eggs one by one, then mix in vanilla.
- Slowly add flour until smooth.
- Bake low and slow for the perfect moist pound cake texture.
Expert Tips
- Use room-temperature ingredients for the smoothest batter.
- Do NOT overmix after adding flour—this keeps the cake tender.
- If browning too quickly, tent loosely with foil near end of baking.
- Let the cake cool fully before slicing for clean cuts.
FAQs
Can I use all-purpose flour instead of cake flour?
Yes, but the texture will be slightly less tender. If using AP flour, remove 2 tbsp from each cup and replace with cornstarch.
Can I add flavor variations?
Absolutely! Lemon zest, almond extract, or even chocolate chips work great.
How do I store it?
Wrap tightly and keep at room temperature for 4 days, or refrigerate up to 7 days.
Million Dollar Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes | Servings: 12 | Kcal: 520
Ingredients
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 sticks (2 cups) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 7 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups cake flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease and flour a bundt or tube pan.
- Cream together cream cheese, sour cream, butter, and sugar for about 7 minutes until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add cake flour on low speed until just combined.
- Pour into pan and bake for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.