Description
This caramel cream cheese pound cake is moist, buttery, and full of rich caramel flavor. Cream cheese adds tang and tenderness, while a homemade caramel glaze makes it irresistible. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or an indulgent coffee companion.
Ingredients
For the Pound Cake:
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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2 ½ cups granulated sugar
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6 large eggs, at room temperature
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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½ cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
For the Caramel Glaze:
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½ cup unsalted butter
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1 cup light brown sugar, packed
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½ cup heavy cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan thoroughly.
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Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add sugar gradually, beating until light and airy.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Scrape down bowl as needed.
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In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
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Stir in vanilla and fold in caramel sauce, swirling for streaks of flavor.
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Pour batter into pan and smooth top. Bake 70–80 minutes, or until toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
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Cool in pan 15 minutes, then invert onto wire rack. Let cool completely.
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Make glaze: Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar, cook 2 minutes until bubbly. Slowly whisk in cream. Simmer 3–4 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and salt.
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Drizzle glaze over cooled cake. Slice and serve.
Notes
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Use room temperature butter, cream cheese, and eggs for best texture.
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Do not overmix after adding flour—this keeps the crumb tender.
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Unsulphured caramel sauce (not overly bitter) works best.
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Allow cake to cool before glazing to prevent glaze from sliding off.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
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