Step-by-Step Instructions for Cream Cheese Pound Cake

• Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 10-inch bundt pan with butter and flour.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter and cream cheese, and beat until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
• Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue mixing until fully blended and smooth (3-4 minutes).
• Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
• In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually add this to the creamed mixture, mixing at low speed until just combined.
• Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
• Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
• Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Let the cake cool in the bundt pan on a wire rack for about 10-15 minutes.
• Invert the pan onto the wire rack to remove the cake and allow it to cool completely before slicing.