Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Frosting

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. Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Frosting

This recipe produces a dense, velvety crumb that is richer than a standard sponge cake.

Ingredients

  • For the Cake:

    • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter (softened)

    • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese (softened)

    • 3 cups granulated sugar

    • 6 large eggs (room temperature)

    • 3 cups all-purpose flour

    • 1 tsp salt

    • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • For the Frosting:

    • 4 oz cream cheese (softened)

    • ¼ cup butter (softened)

    • 2 cups powdered sugar

    • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F). Grease and flour a large loaf pan or bundt pan.

  2. Cream Butter and Cheese: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 8 oz of cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.

  3. Add Sugar: Gradually add the granulated sugar, beating on medium-high speed for about 5 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.

  4. Incorporate Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. Add Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the flour and salt. Mix just until combined; do not overmix, or the cake will be tough.

  6. Bake: Pour the batter into the pan. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool completely.

  7. Frost: Beat the frosting ingredients together until smooth. Use a piping bag with a star tip to create the decorative peaks shown in the video.

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Ingredients

  • 1 Egg

  • 100g Sugar

  • 1 cup (250g) Plain Yogurt

  • ½ cup (120ml) Milk

  • 2 ½ cups All-purpose flour

  • 1 tbsp Baking powder

  • Oil for frying

  • Extra sugar for coating

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Make the Batter: Whisk the egg and sugar in a bowl. Stir in the yogurt and milk.

  2. Combine: Sift in the flour and baking powder. Mix until you have a thick, sticky batter that holds its shape on a spoon.

  3. Heat Oil: Heat 2 inches of oil in a pan over medium heat.

  4. Fry: Using two spoons, scoop a small amount of batter and drop it into the oil. Fry for 2–3 minutes until golden brown all over.

  5. Coat: Remove with a slotted spoon and immediately toss in a bowl of sugar while still hot.

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