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Mini Pound Cake for Two

Try making this Mini Pound Cake for Two for the perfect small sweet treat to enjoy and share. They're creamy, buttery, and melt in your mouth delicious!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pound cake for two
Servings: 4
Calories: 273kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 ounce cream cheese
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

  • Begin the recipe by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F. Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer with a medium mixing bowl, add the 3 tablespoons room temperature butter, 1 ounce of cream cheese, and ½ cup granulated sugar. Mix together on medium-high speed until the mixture is light in color and fluffy.
  • Next, adjust the mixer to medium-low speed and add in the 1 large egg. Add in the ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and continue mixing until combined.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the ½ cup all-purpose flour and ⅛ teaspoon baking powder until combined before adding slowly in small amounts at a time to the cake mixture. Mix until combined.
  • Be sure to spread the pound cake mixture evenly around in two mini loaf pans (5 ¾ x 3 x 2-inch) that are lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Tap the bottom of each pan to make sure it is spread evenly in each pan.
  • Place the small pans into the oven to bake for about 30 to 35 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. Carefully remove from the oven and allow the cakes time to cool in the pan on a baking rack for 15 to 20 minutes before removing completely. Then share, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Allow the ingredients to come to room temperature before using for the best mixing results.
  • Try not to over-mix the cake mixture, especially after adding the flour mixture. Mix just until the ingredients come together and then stop and add to the pan.
  • Be sure to check the mini pound cakes while baking to make sure they don't overbake. Place a cake tester (toothpick) into the center of each cake and once it comes out with little to no crumbs or moisture, then it's time to pull the cakes from the oven.
  • Allow the cakes to cool a bit before removing them from the small loaf pans.

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg