Enjoy a delicious, ever-so-tender cream cheese pound cake that's perfect for toasting or pairing with fresh fruit. It also freezes well, making it an excellent make-ahead dessert.
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease and flour a large (12 cup) Bundt pan or two loaf pans.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and cream cheese until smooth.
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Add the granulated sugar to the creamed butter and cheese mixture, and beat until light and fluffy.
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Alternate adding eggs and sifted cake flour to the mixture, beating only until yolks disappear and all flour is incorporated. Be careful not to over-beat.
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Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan or loaf pans.
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Bake for 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool for 30 minutes before removing from the pan. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.