Lemon Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Lemon Cream Cheese Pound Cake sounds like a deliciously rich and tangy treat! Here’s the recipe based on your ingredients:

Lemon Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 6 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or 9×5-inch loaf pan.

2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:

   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream the Butter, Cream Cheese, and Sugar:

   • In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy (about 3-4 minutes).
   • Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy.

4. Add the Eggs:

   • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. This helps to incorporate the eggs evenly into the batter.

5. Add the Lemon Juice:

   • Stir in the lemon juice, mixing until the batter is smooth and well combined.

6. Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients:

   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in batches, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

7. Bake:

   • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes (for a bundt pan) or 50-60 minutes (for a loaf pan), or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
   • If the top begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover with aluminum foil for the remainder of the baking time.

8. Cool:

   • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Optional Glaze: For an extra touch of lemony sweetness, drizzle a lemon glaze over the cake. Combine 1 cup powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and stir until smooth, then pour over the cooled cake.

This Lemon Cream Cheese Pound Cake is rich, dense, and packed with the bright, zesty flavor of lemon. The cream cheese gives it a lovely, tender crumb. Enjoy it with a cup of tea or as a dessert to wow your guests! 🍋🍰