Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a bundt or tube pan thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Gradually beat in the sugar until smooth and well blended.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Fold in flour in batches, mixing just until incorporated.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add citrus zest (lemon or orange) for a fresh twist.
- Mix in finely chopped pecans for crunch.
- Try almond extract or bourbon for holiday flavor.
- A powdered sugar glaze or fresh berries complement the cake well.
- Wrap tightly for storage at room temp, refrigerate, or freeze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
