Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Preparation Time:
- Pre-preparations: 15 minutes (e.g., preparation of ingredients)
- Cooking Time: 1 hour
Difficulty Level:
[Level 3] - Moderate. Requires mixing and baking skills.
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add sugar gradually and mix well.
- Add eggs one by one, mixing after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture into the flour mixture and mix well.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9-inch round cake pan.
- Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutritional Information: (per serving - assuming equal portions for 8 people)
- Calories: Approx. 500-600 (depending on exact ingredients used)
- Fat: 25-30g
- Carbohydrates: 70-80g
- Protein: 8-10g
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and moist cake with a rich blueberry flavor.
- The combination of cream cheese and blueberries creates a unique and delicious dessert.
User Comments:
- "This pound cake is amazing! The blueberries give it a nice flavor and the cream cheese makes it super creamy."
- "I love how moist this cake is. The blueberries add a nice texture to the cake."
- "This is a great dessert for a special occasion. It's not too sweet and the blueberry flavor is perfect."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use fresh or frozen blueberries, as dried ones may affect the texture of the cake.
- Do not overmix the batter to prevent a tough cake.
- For best results, use a high-quality cream cheese.
- Make sure to bake the cake until fully cooked to ensure a moist and creamy texture.
