This Million Dollar Cream Cheese Pound Cake is ultra-moist, buttery, dense yet soft, and packed with a luxurious vanilla flavor. Made with cream cheese for richness and a tender crumb, this classic Southern pound cake truly tastes like a million dollars.
⭐ Why This Is the Best Million Dollar Cream Cheese Pound Cake
- Super moist texture that stays fresh for days
- Rich cream cheese and butter flavor
- Perfect balance of sweetness
- Ideal for holidays, birthdays, or everyday indulgence
- No frosting needed (but optional glaze included!)
🧈 Ingredients
For the Pound Cake:
- 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups cake flour (or all-purpose flour, sifted)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional, but recommended)
Optional Vanilla Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
🍰 How to Make Million Dollar Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Step 1: Prep the Pan
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C)
- Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan thoroughly
Step 2: Cream Butter, Cream Cheese & Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese together until smooth and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes)
- Gradually add sugar and continue beating until light and creamy
Step 3: Add Eggs
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition
- Scrape down sides of bowl frequently
Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt
Step 5: Mix Batter
- Slowly add dry ingredients to the batter on low speed
- Mix just until combined (do not overmix)
- Stir in vanilla and almond extract
Step 6: Bake
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top
- Bake for 1 hour 20–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean
- If top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil
Step 7: Cool
- Cool cake in pan for 15 minutes
- Invert onto a wire rack and cool completely
🍯 Optional Vanilla Glaze
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth
- Drizzle over cooled Million Dollar Cream Cheese Pound Cake
💡 Pro Tips for Perfect Moist Pound Cake
- Use room-temperature ingredients for smooth batter
- Cake flour gives a softer crumb, but all-purpose works
- Don’t overmix after adding flour
- Let the cake rest overnight for even better flavor
🥶 Storage Instructions
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 4 days
- Refrigerate up to 7 days
- Freeze (well wrapped) for up to 3 months
🍽 Serving Ideas
- Serve plain with coffee or tea
- Add fresh berries and whipped cream
- Top with lemon glaze or chocolate drizzle