One-Bowl Lemon Cream Cheese Pound Cake

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A moist and tender pound cake with bright lemon flavor and a smooth cream cheese finish, perfect for an easy dessert or afternoon treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 100 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 10, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 80 min Serves 10 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan thoroughly.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt; set aside.
  3. Step 3: Using an electric mixer in a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 8 oz softened cream cheese on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  4. Step 4: Gradually add 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, beating until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Add 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Step 6: Mix in 2 tbsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until combined.
  7. Step 7: Reduce mixer speed to low and add the dry flour mixture alternately with 1/4 cup milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture; mix just until combined.
  8. Step 8: Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  9. Step 9: Bake for 70-80 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Step 10: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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