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    Home » Favorite Flavors & Ingredients » Vanilla

    Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Pound Cake

    Published: Jul 10, 2016 · by Kim Lange · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    OMGoodness! This velvety, moist and delicious Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Pound Cake is so heavenly and has sweet-scented vanilla beans to take it to the next level!

    We even drizzled a divine vanilla bean glaze on top of this old-fashioned pound cake for a double win!  We're going for a 'Vanilla Bean' Buzz!  Like this Vanilla Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Vanilla Bean Frosting, our yummy No Churn Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and these Vanilla Bean Shortbread Cookies!

    Old-Fashioned Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Pound Cake

    What is Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Pound Cake?

    This decadent indulgent vanilla pound cake combines the classic flavor of vanilla bean with a delectable cream cheese twist.

    Not only is it amazingly delicious, it is surprisingly easy to make. You'll discover that making this delightful treat doesn't take long and you'll have everyone begging for the recipe. Now it's time to step into the kitchen and start baking!

    As Far as the Vanilla Beans Go!

    • Mexican Vanilla Beans were used in this recipe.  They have a delicious, smooth dark and creamy flavor with a rich, spicy, woody fragrance.
    • Vanilla beans are perfect for many baked goods, so experiment and try them in other baking recipes too!  They add a subtle, surprise layer of flavor in your desserts. Yum! 
    • To use a vanilla bean, cut each end off from the vanilla bean and slice through the vanilla bean lengthwise, remove the paste from inside the vanilla bean and use as needed.
    • If you don't want to use vanilla beans for whatever reason, use vanilla bean paste instead!  It's super convenient and simple to use! 

    Why We Love This Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Pound Cake

    • Hey you chocoholics out there, let's go for a vanilla bean vibe for a surprising switch up!  I feel this is directed at me! 🙂
    • Super easy to make!  Even if you aren't a baker, this is one loaf that will impress!
    • I highly recommend making and gifting this pound cake away for all those special holidays, or serving when friends and family comes to stay. 
    • Use 1 inch cubes of this pound cake in trifles too or serve it with your favorite fruit filling on top!
    • To take it the next soaring level, warm a slice in the microwave for 15-20 seconds, add a scoop of Cinnamon Cheesecake Ice Cream and top it off your favorite butterscotch, caramel , fruit or chocolate sauce.  
    • You could even pour some warmed the Vanilla Bean Glaze on top of thick slice when served instead of actually glazing it. Options...options... That's a good thing!

    Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Pound Cake Loaf {Vanilla Bean Frosting}Old-Fashioned Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Pound Cake

    Ingredients You Need

    Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe

    • granulated sugar
    • cream cheese, softened
    • butter, softened
    • vanilla extract
    • eggs
    • all-purpose flour
    • cake flour
    • baking powder
    • vanilla bean, scraped

    Vanilla Bean Glaze Recipe

    • powdered sugar
    • vanilla bean, scraped
    • vanilla extract
    • vanilla almond milk or milk

    How to Make Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Vanilla Beans

    Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Pound Cake

    1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Grease and flour a 9 x 5" pan or 2 - 8-½ x 4-½" loaf pans or a bundt cake pan.
    2. In large bowl, using mixer, cream the sugar, cream cheese, butter and vanilla bean paste.
    3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well in between each egg addition.
    4. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cake flour and baking powder and gently fold the dry ingredients in the wet ingredients until it is just combined.
    5. Use a 9 x 5" pan, parchment lined loaf pan bake for 50-60 mins or use 2 - 8-½ x 4-½" parchment lined loaf pans and divide the batter between the two pans evenly and bake for 30-40 mins or for a bundt cake, grease and flour the bundt pan well and pour in the cake batter and bake for 50-60 mins.

    For Doneness

    1. Insert a toothpick or cake tester near the center of the cake; it should come out clean, with no batter sticking to it.
    2. Cool on wire rack.

    How To Make the Vanilla Bean Glaze

    1. Beat the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, vanilla bean and milk together until very smooth. Add more or less milk to get the glaze to the proper consistency you would like. Add more powdered sugar for thicker.
    2. Drizzle or pour on top, let set.
    3. To quick set, put in fridge for 5 minutes or so.
    4. Place in airtight container for storage.

    Options & Tips

    • You can also use 1 vanilla bean and divide it between the cake and glaze, if you want to tone the vanilla down.
    • As a vanilla bean substitution, use vanilla bean paste instead!  It's super convenient and simple to use! 
    • You can also leave the vanilla beans out as well and just use vanilla extract!  
    • Do not go over the flour measurement and do not over-bake this vanilla loaf. It will dry the pound cake out too much.

    Old-Fashioned Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Pound Cake

    Old-Fashioned Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Pound Cake

    Our Vanilla bean cream cheese pound cake is an elegant and effortless treat that will certainly wow your guests. Let your taste buds explore the goodness of the vanilla bean cream cheese pound cake - you won't regret it!

    This is one of the most delicious vanilla pound cakes I've ever encountered and so worth a taste or two or three...no one's counting!  Really?  Must we go there?) 

    More Vanilla Desserts Please!

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    • Mini Red Velvet Brownies with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting
    • Vanilla Greek Yogurt & Olive Oil Pound Cake
    • Super-Moist Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
    • Very Vanilla Magic Custard Cake
    • Plush Pumpkin Cupcakes with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting
    • Mimi's Honey Vanilla Banana Bread
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    Old-Fashioned Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Pound Cake

    Old-Fashioned Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Pound Cake

    Kim Lange
    OMGoodness! This velvety, moist and dense cream cheese pound cake is so heavenly and has sweet-scented vanilla beans to take it to the next level!  We even drizzled a divine vanilla bean glaze on top of this old-fashioned pound cake for a double win!  We're going for a 'Vanilla Bean' Buzz!  
    4.80 from 5 votes
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    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Servings 8 Servings
    Calories

    Ingredients
      

    Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Pound Cake Batter

    • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
    • 8 oz cream cheese softened
    • 1 cup butter softened
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • 4 eggs
    • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup cake flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 Vanilla Bean scraped

    For lots of Vanilla Bean Glaze

    • 2 cups powdered sugar
    • 1 vanilla bean scraped
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2-3 teaspoons vanilla almond milk or milk

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Grease and flour a 9 x 5" pan or 2 - 8-½ x 4-½" loaf pans or a bundt cake pan. Line with parchment paper for easy removal if desired.

    Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Pound Cake Batter

    • In large bowl, using mixer, cream the sugar, cream cheese, butter and vanilla bean paste.
    • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well in between each egg addition.
    • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cake flour and baking powder and gently fold the dry ingredients in the wet ingredients until it is just combined.
    • Pour batter into a prepared 9 x 5" pan, (parchment lined-optional) loaf pan bake for 50-60 mins or use 2 - 8-½ x 4-½" (parchment lined-optional) loaf pans and divide the batter between the two pans evenly and bake for 30-40 mins or for a bundt cake, grease and flour the bundt pan well and pour in the cake batter and bake for 50-60 mins.

    For Doneness

    • Insert a toothpick or cake tester near the center of the cake; it should come out clean, with no batter sticking to it.
    • Cool on wire rack.

    To make the Vanilla Bean Glaze

    • Beat the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, vanilla bean and milk together until very smooth.Add more or less milk to get the glaze to the proper consistency you would like. Add more powdered sugar for thicker.
    • Drizzle or pour on top, let set.
    • To quick set, put in fridge for 5 minutes or so.
    • Place in airtight container for storage.

    Notes

    You can also use 1 vanilla bean and divide it between the cake and glaze, if you want to tone the vanilla down. You can also leave the vanilla bean out as well, Great any way you make it!
    Do not go over the flour measurement and do not over-bake. It will dry the pound cake out.
    Keyword cream cheese, pound cake, vanilla, vanilla bean, vanilla glaze
    Tried This Recipe?Let us know how it was by commenting below!
    Old-Fashioned Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Pound Cake
    Old-Fashioned Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Pound Cake
    Old-Fashioned Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Pound Cake
    Old-Fashioned Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Pound Cake
    Old-Fashioned Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Pound Cake
    Old-Fashioned Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Pound Cake

     

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    About Kim Lange

    Hi! I'm Kim! As you may know, I'm cookie, brownie and chocolate obsessed! You'll find hundreds of decadent and healthy dessert recipes to choose from here! So, let's bake something easy and never forget the chocolate!

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    1. Kim Lange says

      January 22, 2020 at 3:30 pm

      So awesome Hana! It is one of my faves too! Thank you so much!!

    2. Anonymous says

      January 22, 2020 at 3:16 pm

      Oops! Meant *made this cake

    3. Hana says

      January 22, 2020 at 3:16 pm

      Holy! This was delicious. I make this without the glaze. I loved the texture of the cake and how much the vanilla flavor came through. SOLID. My husband asked me to save the recipe and please bake it again 🙂

    4. ChocolaTess says

      April 07, 2018 at 6:21 pm

      Cathy, I don't have that information, sorry dear.

    5. Cathy says

      April 07, 2018 at 12:53 pm

      Where does one find the nutritional content?

    6. ChocolaTess says

      March 27, 2018 at 8:02 am

      Diana, that is so great to hear! That makes me so happy you shared that with me and everyone enjoyed it! Thank you so much!

    7. Diana says

      March 27, 2018 at 1:51 am

      Tried this recipe for a family dinner. The cake was delicious and had the old fashion cake taste that I love so much. There was not one person who did not enjoy it.

    8. ChocolaTess says

      July 12, 2016 at 5:53 pm

      Thank you so much Teresa! Hard to stay out of! 🙂

    9. teresa says

      July 11, 2016 at 11:17 pm

      I'll take 3 or 4 slices, Kim. 🙂

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