Cream Cheese Pound Cake – Ultra Moist, Rich & Old-Fashioned
Cream cheese pound cake recipe • Moist pound cake • Classic Southern dessert • Easy homemade cake
There’s something truly timeless about a classic pound cake—rich, buttery, smooth, and comforting in every bite. This Cream Cheese Pound Cake takes that nostalgia to the next level. With the addition of cream cheese and sour cream, this cake becomes exceptionally moist, perfectly dense, and bursting with old-fashioned flavor that feels straight out of Grandma’s kitchen. Whether you’re baking for the holidays, a family gathering, or a cozy afternoon with coffee, this cake never disappoints.
There’s something truly special about a classic pound cake—rich, buttery, smooth, and comforting in every bite. But this Cream Cheese Pound Cake takes the experience even further. The cream cheese and sour cream make it irresistibly moist, dense in the best way, and full of old-fashioned flavor that tastes like it came straight from Grandma’s kitchen. Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or a simple afternoon treat with coffee or tea.
Why You’ll Love This Cream Cheese Pound Cake
- Super moist thanks to cream cheese + sour cream.
- Dense but tender texture—old-fashioned perfection.
- Simple ingredients, no complicated steps.
- Perfect for holidays, parties, or quick snacks.
- Stays fresh for days and freezes beautifully.
What You Need to Make This Recipe
Measurements are included in the recipe card at the bottom.
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Cake flour
How to Make This Recipe
See the recipe card at the end for full detailed steps.
- Beat the butter, cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar together until fluffy.
- Add eggs one by one, then mix in vanilla.
- Slowly add flour until smooth.
- Bake low and slow for the perfect moist pound cake texture.
