Description
Peanut Butter Cream Pound Cake is a delectable dessert that marries the nutty richness of peanut butter with the creamy texture of cream cheese, resulting in a moist and tender cake. Perfect for any occasion—from cozy family dinners to festive gatherings—this cake is a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with coffee or tea. With straightforward steps, even novice bakers can achieve impressive results. Drizzle it with a sweet glaze or enjoy it plain; either way, this cake is destined to be a new favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter flavored solid shortening
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 3 cups sugar
- 6 eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your bundt pan by greasing and flouring it. Do not preheat the oven yet.
- In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together shortening, butter, cream cheese, and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the creamed mixture along with vanilla extract, blending thoroughly.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and place in a cold oven. Bake at 325°F for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to rest for about 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg