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).

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