Cream Cheese Buttermilk Pound Cake
This Cream Cheese Buttermilk Pound Cake is rich, buttery, and incredibly moist, thanks to the perfect blend of cream cheese and buttermilk. With a soft, tender crumb and a hint of vanilla, this classic Southern dessert is perfect for any occasion.
Cream Cheese Buttermilk Pound Cake
Ingredients:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 ¾ cups granulated sugar
5 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk (or whole milk with 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or two loaf pans.
Tip: You can also make your own cake pan mixture: mix 1/2 cup of shortening, 1/2 cup of oil and 1/2 cup of flour. Use a paper towel to grease the pan and store the remainder in an airtight container.
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour.
Stir in vanilla extract.
Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 75–85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and enjoy!
Get jazzy!
Add lemon or orange zest to the batter for a citrusy twist.
Drizzle with a vanilla glaze (powdered sugar + milk + vanilla extract).
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Regina is a writer, homeschooling mom, and owner of a soul food catering business. She is the host of the Pray to Play podcast, where she shares practical tips and heartfelt advice for parents navigating the busy world of athletics. A contributor to several publications, including Tracie Miles' Living Unbroken book study, she is also an advocate for young adults with developmental disabilities and serves on the Compel Pro volunteer leadership team. Living in Ohio with her family, she designs Squarespace websites for fellow creatives and spends her free time cheering her sons from the sidelines or sipping tea while chatting with women about God’s goodness.
