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The Best Million Dollar Pound Cake Recipe

Two thick slices of rich, golden million dollar pound cake served on a white plate.
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Make this rich, buttery, and incredibly moist Million Dollar Pound Cake using simple ingredients. This classic Southern dessert delivers a perfectly tender crumb and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 pound (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube or Bundt pan thoroughly.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is key for texture.
  3. Gradually add the sugar to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the batter is smooth. Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted flour and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  8. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
  10. Invert the cake onto the wire rack to cool completely before slicing or glazing.

Notes

  • For the best texture, make sure your butter and cream cheese are truly at room temperature.
  • Sifting the flour helps create a lighter, more tender crumb in this dense cake.
  • If you prefer a glaze, mix 1 cup powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons of milk or lemon juice and drizzle over the cooled cake.
  • This cake freezes well; wrap tightly once completely cooled.

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