EDITOR’S NOTE (January 27, 2020): Updated recipe and instructions. Replaced vegetable oil with 1/2 cup unsalted butter. PIN here on Pinterest.
Cream Cheese Pound Cake is quick and easy to make with a box of yellow cake mix and a few additional ingredients.
Tastes amazing warm and MUCH better after 24 hours in the fridge. Pairs well with fruit, ice cream and whipped cream.
I used a box of Betty Crocker yellow cake mix provided by General Mills. All comments are my own. I really like the product which is why I requested several complimentary boxes. Food blogging has awesome perks!
Although delicious warm, tastes MUCH better after 24 hours in the fridge. Not too sweet. Excellent with or without frosting. Very easy to make.
To test and see if a pound cake is done, press a knife in center all the way down touching bottom. If it comes out clean, cake is done. A toothpick is too short. Only pierces top.
I tweaked the recipe by using vanilla extract instead of almond extract. Use your favorite extract.
Enjoyed baking this dessert in one of two new cast iron fluted cake pans provided by Lodge Manufacturing. Read excellent baking tips here.
Using a cake mix to make this recipe is quick and easy. Also saves time and tastes great.
A cake mix with additional ingredients has more flavor in my humble opinion.
My Pineapple Dump Cake is one of THE most popular recipes on my blog. Visitors love the tangy pineapples topped with a yellow cake. Crusty deliciousness! Even more amazing topped with vanilla ice cream or real whipped cream.
My aunt (73 years blessed) owns a cast iron skillet that has been in our family for several generations. I estimate it to be at least 80 years old. It is in excellent shape because of proper care. How cool is that?!
Always use heavy pot holders or towels when handling hot cast iron cookware (or any cookware).
Enjoy the recipe!
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Cream Cheese Pound Cake
This delicious dessert is quick and easy to make with a box of yellow cake mix and a few additional ingredients. Tastes amazing warm and MUCH better after 24 hours in the fridge. Pairs well with fruit, ice cream and whipped cream. Adjusted recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
Use a folded paper towel soaked in vegetable oil to thoroughly grease a standard-sized bundt pan. Set aside.
In large bowl, combine softened cream cheese (room temperature), 1/2 cup sugar, 4 eggs, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. With mixer on low speed, mix together until smooth and creamy (about 1 minute).
Add 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup of water and cake mix. With mixer on low speed, mix together just until combined (about 2 minutes). Batter will be thick and creamy. Set aside.
Pour or spoon batter into prepared bundt pan. Smooth top with back of spoon. Batter will not fill pan (allows room for cake to rise).
Bake on 40-45 minutes OR until top springs back when lightly pressed. Or press a knife in center all the way down touching bottom. If it comes out clean, cake is done. A toothpick is too short. Only pierces top.
Cool 30 minutes before turning out onto a large plate. Delicious warm.
This cake tastes MUCH BETTER if refrigerated over night in a large, tightly sealed container.
Recipe Notes
FROSTING INGREDIENTS 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 3 tablespoons hot water pinch of kosher salt INSTRUCTIONS Use a spoon to combine melted butter and powdered sugar. Add water and salt. Stir to desired consistency. Drizzle over cooled cake or individual slices of cooled cake.
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I tried this recipe for Thanksgiving this year, everyone LOVED IT, and it’s soooo easy to make, thank you Beverly for the recipe.
Comment Updated (January 27, 2020)
Susan, I’ve updated the recipe and instructions. Added 1/2 cup of unsalted butter (made vegetable oil optional). Cake is delicious!
Comment Updated (January 27, 2020)
Linda, I’ve updated the recipe and instructions. Added 1/2 cup of unsalted butter (made vegetable oil optional). Cake is delicious!
Joan, I’ve never tested this recipe with applesauce. I do know applesauce is a popular substitute for oil in various recipes. So, my “guess” is yes, it will work. Thank you for visiting. Please come again!
I’ve mad this … but … instead of plain yellow cake mix, I used a pineapple flavored cake mix…..
Everyone loved it! I just sprinkle powered sugar on top.
INGREDIENTS 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 3 tablespoons hot water pinch of kosher salt INSTRUCTIONS Use a spoon to combine melted butter and powdered sugar. Add water and salt. Stir to desired consistency. Drizzle over cooled cake or individual slices of cooled cake.
I tried this recipe for Thanksgiving this year, everyone LOVED IT, and it’s soooo easy to make, thank you Beverly for the recipe.
Hi Jennifer! Thank you for sharing the good news. Greatly appreciated! Happy holidays.
Sounds delicious – could I use my from scratch yellow cake recipe, not real fond of cake mixes.
thanks
Hi Ruth!
You may enjoy my Homemade Cream Cheese Pound Cake. It is made from scratch. Happy holidays!
https://www.cornbreadmillionaire.com/Therecipe/homemade-cream-cheese-pound-cake
Can I use butter instead of margarine
Comment Updated (January 27, 2020)
Susan, I’ve updated the recipe and instructions. Added 1/2 cup of unsalted butter (made vegetable oil optional). Cake is delicious!
SAYS MELTED BUTTER IN INSTRUCTIONS BUT THIS INGREDIENT IS NOT LISTED HOW MUCH AND DO U STILL ADD OIL CONFUSED
Comment Updated (January 27, 2020)
Linda, I’ve updated the recipe and instructions. Added 1/2 cup of unsalted butter (made vegetable oil optional). Cake is delicious!
Just made this, but , with a pineapple flavored cake mix.
It was VERY good!
Good recipe
Margaret, thank you!
Can I use applesauce instead of oil?
Joan, I’ve never tested this recipe with applesauce. I do know applesauce is a popular substitute for oil in various recipes. So, my “guess” is yes, it will work. Thank you for visiting. Please come again!
I’ve mad this … but … instead of plain yellow cake mix, I used a pineapple flavored cake mix…..
Everyone loved it! I just sprinkle powered sugar on top.
Jan, that sounds very good. Thank you for sharing.