Cream Cheese Bundt Cake

Cream Cheese Bundt Cake 

Ingredients:

• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 5 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven:

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-12 cup Bundt pan to prevent sticking.

2. Mix the wet ingredients:

In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer on medium speed.

Gradually add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract (if using).

3. Prepare the dry ingredients:

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

4. Combine the ingredients:

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream. Start and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

5. Bake the cake:

Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Cool the cake:

Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

Optional:

Once the cake is cool, you can dust it with powdered sugar or drizzle a glaze over the top (a simple glaze can be made by mixing powdered sugar with a little milk or cream).