Description
Peanut Butter Cream Pound Cake is a rich and decadent dessert that combines the nutty goodness of peanut butter with the creamy texture of cream cheese, resulting in an irresistibly moist cake. Perfect for any occasion, this delightful treat is as versatile as it is delicious. You can serve it plain, dress it up with a sweet glaze, or pair it with ice cream and fresh fruit for an indulgent experience. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a gathering, or simply craving a sweet snack, this pound cake will surely impress everyone at the table.
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
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and grease a 12-cup bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the shortening, unsalted butter, cream cheese, and crunchy peanut butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate this into the creamed mixture followed by the vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before removing from the pan.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg