Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Cream Cheese Pound Cake is a rich, dense, and moist dessert originating from the United States, evolving from the traditional English pound cake. Its signature velvety texture and tangy flavor come from a generous amount of cream cheese blended with classic ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, and flour.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This cake is very high in fat and carbohydrates, with a moderate amount of protein from the eggs and dairy. A typical slice can range from 400 to 600 calories, providing energy but little in the way of essential vitamins or fiber.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 5.5 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 310 mg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 95 mg |
| Vitamin A | 230 mcg |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 65 mg |
| Selenium | 8 mcg |
Per 1 slice (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a beloved staple in Southern U.S. baking and a popular choice for holidays and celebrations. Nutritionally, the cream cheese adds a unique tang and helps create a exceptionally tender crumb compared to butter-only pound cakes.
