Best 14 Almond Cream Cheese Pound Cake From Scratch Recipes

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Indulge in the heavenly flavors of almond cream cheese pound cake, a classic dessert that captivates taste buds with its moist and rich texture. This delectable treat combines the nutty essence of almonds with the tangy creaminess of cream cheese, resulting in a harmonious symphony of flavors. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the steps of creating this delectable delight from scratch. Prepare to embark on a delightful baking adventure as you discover the secrets behind this timeless classic.

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ALMOND CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE RECIPE



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This cream cheese pound cake will instantly become a favorite. It's easy and inexpensive and it only requires a few ingredients to make.

Provided by Recipes.net Team

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

for misting the pan vegetable oil spray
for dusting the pan flour
18 1/2 oz. plain golden butter recipe cake mix
8 oz. at room temperature cream cheese
4 large eggs
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup such as canola, corn, safflower, soybean or sunflower vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. almond extract

Steps:

  • Lightly mist a 10-inch tube pan with vegetable oil spray then dust with flour.
  • Shake out excess flour and set pan aside.
  • Place cake mix, cream cheese, eggs, water, sugar, oil, vanilla and almond extract in large mixing bowl.
  • Blend with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute.
  • Stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
  • Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat 2 minutes more, scraping the sides down again if needed.
  • The batter should look well blended.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it out with the rubber spatula.
  • Place pan in the oven.
  • Bake cake on center rack of preheated 350 degree oven until it is golden brown and springs back when lightly pressed with your finger, 35-40 minutes.
  • Remove pan from oven and place it on a wire rack to cool for 20 minutes.
  • Run a long, sharp knife around the edge of the cake, invert it onto a rack and then invert it onto a serving platter so that it is right side up.
  • Slice the cake while it is still a little warm.
  • Freeze this cake, wrapped in aluminum foil, for up to 6 months. Thaw cake overnight on the counter before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.00kcal, Carbohydrate 9.00g, Cholesterol 62.00mg, Fat 13.00g, Protein 3.00g, SaturatedFat 9.00g, ServingSize 16.00, Sodium 64.00mg, Sugar 7.00g

CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE III



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This is a heavy, dense, extremely good pound cake.

Provided by Nanci

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 ½ cups butter
3 cups white sugar
6 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar gradually and beat until fluffy.
  • Add eggs two at a time, beating well with each addition. Add the flour all at once and mix in. Add vanilla.
  • Pour into a 10 inch tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Check for doneness at 1 hour. A toothpick inserted into center of cake will come out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.1 calories, Carbohydrate 63.9 g, Cholesterol 149.6 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 16.7 g, Sodium 218 mg, Sugar 43.1 g

CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE



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Butter and cream cheese provide the rich taste in this deliciously dense pound cake. I always top mine with a fresh lemon glaze made of fresh lemon juice and confectioner's sugar.

Provided by Tony

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 ½ cups white sugar
6 eggs at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups cake flour (such as Swans Down®)
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
  • Beat butter and cream cheese together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat sugar into butter mixture until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add the eggs two at a time, allowing each pair of eggs to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Beat in vanilla and almond extracts with the last eggs. Pour the flour and nutmeg into the bowl and beat until just incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 80 minutes. Check for doneness after 1 hour. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.2 calories, Carbohydrate 60.3 g, Cholesterol 149.6 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.7 g, Sodium 218.1 mg, Sugar 36 g

CREAM-CHEESE POUND CAKES



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For best results, bake these cakes at least a day before serving. Store, wrapped in plastic, for up to three days at room temperature, or freeze for up to three months.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield Makes 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 bar (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
Nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. With an electric mixer, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar; beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla. With mixer on low, add flour and salt in two additions, beating until just combined.
  • Generously coat two 8 1/2-by-4 1/2- by-2 1/2-inch loaf pans (1 1/2 quarts each) with cooking spray; immediately pour in batter (pan will seem full). Tap pans on work surface to eliminate any large air bubbles.
  • Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out almost clean, 60 to 75 minutes (if the tops begin to brown too quickly, tent with aluminum foil).
  • Cool 10 minutes in the pan. Turn out the cakes; cool completely, with top sides up, on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 g, Fat 16 g, Protein 4 g

CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE



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Fresh fruit and a dollop of whipped cream dress up this tender pound cake-a winner with my family and friends. -Richard Hogg, Anderson, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar, sliced fresh strawberries and whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; beat into creamed mixture until blended. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Garnish with confectioners' sugar, strawberries and whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE I



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My children always loved this cake. They are grown now, but when they come home they ask me to have "the cake" made. It is an easy recipe.

Provided by PSTEWART

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
3 cups white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
6 eggs
3 cups cake flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease one 10 inch tube pan.
  • Cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light. Stir in the vanilla and the almond extracts. Add the flour and the eggs alternately, beginning and ending with the flour. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.3 calories, Carbohydrate 67.5 g, Cholesterol 149.6 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.7 g, Sodium 218.2 mg, Sugar 43.2 g

CHERRY POUND CAKE



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My grandmother always made this creamy cake for Christmas morning. It's so pretty and tastes wonderful! Now that Nana is gone, I'm continuing the tradition.

Provided by RAYNEBOW

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 ½ cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and halved
¼ cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch tube pan. Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and almond extract. Beat in the flour mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Dredge cherries in 1/4 cup flour, then fold into batter. Spread into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.9 g, Cholesterol 123.2 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 375.1 mg, Sugar 25.3 g

CHERRY-ALMOND CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE



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Make and share this Cherry-Almond Cream Cheese Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons kirsch or 2 tablespoons hot water
3 cups cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups sugar
5 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Add cherries and kirsch to a small bowl; let stand for 20 minutes.
  • Position oven rack in the center of oven; preheat to 325°; grease the inside of a 10-inch Bundt pan; dust the pan with flour.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a bowl; whisk to blend and set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, beat the butter and cream cheese on medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute.
  • Gradually add the sugar and beat on med-high speed until well blended and light, about 2 minutes.
  • Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Beat in the vanilla and almond extract.
  • Add the flour mixture at low speed, mixing just until blended.
  • Add in cherries, along with any remaining liquid, and mix until blended.
  • Scrape batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake the cake for 55-65 minutes, until a pick comes out clean.
  • Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
  • Dust the cake lightly with powdered sugar right before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.2, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 128.2, Sodium 241.9, Carbohydrate 52.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 28.9, Protein 6

CREAM CHEESE ALMOND POUND CAKE



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This cake is so buttery delicious! Add in some dried cranberries or dried cherries for the holidays!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 CAKE

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups butter, softened (no substitutes)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, soft
3 1/4 cups sugar
3 cups flour, sifted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
6 eggs
2 teaspoons almond extract
3/4 cup ground almonds, divided

Steps:

  • Set oven to 325°F (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
  • Generously grease a tube or bundt pan with softened shortening.
  • Coat/sprinkle the insides of the pan with about 1/4 -1/3 cup ground almonds.
  • In a medium bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese until fluffy.
  • Add in the sugar and beat for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add in the eggs and extract, beat until well combined.
  • In another bowl, sift together flour, salt and baking powder.
  • Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture and beat well.
  • Add in about 1/2 cup ground almonds and mix well to combine.
  • Carefully spoon the batter into pan on top of the almonds.
  • Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes (careful not to over bake).

ALMOND-CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE FROM SCRATCH



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Cream cheese is the secret to this lovely cake's moist, creamy texture. It cuts beautifully, even into very thin slices. Serve it with fresh strawberries, raspberries or other seasonal fruit. From Cooking Club of America.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 3/4 cups sugar
8 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F Spray fixed-bottom 9 1/2- or 10-inch tube pan with cooking spray. Line bottom with parchment paper; spray paper.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Beat butter and cream cheese in large bowl at medium speed until combined. Beat in sugar 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs in 3 parts, beating well after each addition. At low speed, beat in almond extract and vanilla until blended. Slowly beat in flour mixture just until incorporated. Spoon batter into pan; sprinkle with almonds, pressing gently into batter.
  • Bake 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes or until wooden skewer inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack 20 minutes. Run small knife around edges and tube; invert cake onto wire rack. Remove parchment paper; turn almond-side up. Cool completely. (Cake can be made 3 days ahead.) Store at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.5, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 167.1, Sodium 139.1, Carbohydrate 59.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 35, Protein 8.5

ALMOND CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE



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This cake comes from one of my favorite cookbooks, *The Cake Mix Doctor*. It is a keeper of a cake recipe

Provided by Richard-NYC

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 ounce) box butter recipe cake mix
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temp
4 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Bring cream cheese to room temperature. (This will keep the batter from becoming lumpy.).
  • Place all ingredients in large mixing bowl.
  • Mix with electric mixer on low for one minute until all combined.
  • Mix at medium for two minutes.
  • Batter should look uniform and thick.
  • Bake in a greased and floured 10 inch tube pan at 350°F for about 45 minutes or until cake springs back when touched.
  • Serve alone or with berries and sweetened whipped cream.
  • The cake is rich on its own.

MOIST CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE



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Warm a slice of this cream cheese pound cake in the microwave for about 25 seconds. Then serve it with a scoop of butter pecan ice cream, fresh fruit or alone. -Betty Smith, Evans, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
3 cups sugar
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
6 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Optional: whipped cream, confectioners' sugar and assorted fresh fruit

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Grease and flour a 10-in. tube pan. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and cream cheese until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. In a small bowl, whisk flour and baking powder. Gradually beat into creamed mixture. Transfer to prepare pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 80-90 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 24g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE



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Make and share this Cream Cheese Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Elizabeth Fullerton

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 eggs
3/4 lb butter
3 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring
8 ounces cream cheese
3 cups plain flour

Steps:

  • Mix everything but the eggs and flour.
  • Beat 6 minutes with a mixer.
  • Add 6 eggs one at a time and reduce the speed of the mixer.
  • Blend in the 3 cups of flour.
  • Bake at 300 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 104.9, Sodium 180, Carbohydrate 44.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 30.4, Protein 4.6

CHERRY ALMOND POUND CAKE



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The abundance of cherries and the flavor of almond in this recipe are so teasing to the taste-buds.

Provided by Randy

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18.25 ounce) package cherry chip cake mix
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 eggs
1 cup confectioners' sugar
¼ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour a bundt or tube pan.
  • Combine the cake mix, pie filling, almond extract, and eggs in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly by hand until well moistened. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool on rack for 15 minutes; invert cooled cake onto serving plate. Cool completely.
  • Whisk together the confectioners' sugar and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract in a small bowl. Add drops of water until glaze is drizzling consistency. Spoon glaze over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 194 mg, Sugar 19.4 g

Tips:

  • Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the cake batter to emulsify properly and create a smooth, even texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can cause the cake to be tough and dense. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Do not open the oven door during the first 30 minutes of baking. Opening the door can cause the cake to fall.
  • Use a toothpick to check the doneness of the cake. Insert the toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Almond cream cheese pound cake is a delicious and versatile cake that can be enjoyed for any occasion. With its moist, tender crumb and rich, nutty flavor, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this almond cream cheese pound cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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