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Almond Vanilla Cream Cheese Pound Cake

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Quick Description:
A rich, moist, and nutty pound cake made with simple ingredients you can find at Aldi. This cake combines almond flour, cream cheese, and buttery goodness for a soft, flavorful dessert or indulgent snack. Optional cream cheese frosting takes it to the next level of decadence!

Servings & Timing

  • Servings: 8–10 slices
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Cooling Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: ~1 hour

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients:

  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients (add gradually):

  • 1¼ cups almond flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3–4 tbsp powdered sweetener of choice (monk fruit erythritol recommended)

Frosting (Optional):

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sweetener
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: a few drops almond extract for extra nuttiness

Instructions

Step 1 – Preheat Oven:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a loaf pan and set aside.

Step 2 – Prepare Wet Ingredients:
In a bowl, beat together eggs, cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Step 3 – Combine Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add almond flour, baking powder, salt, and sweetener to the wet mixture. Stir until fully incorporated, forming a smooth batter.

Step 4 – Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

Step 5 – Optional Frosting:
Beat together cream cheese, butter, sweetener, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until fluffy. Spread over the cooled pound cake.

Step 6 – Serve & Store:
Slice and enjoy. Store leftovers in the fridge. Frosting can be doubled for extra indulgence if desired.

Tips & Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs and butter for smoother batter.
  • Almond flour ensures a moist, tender crumb; for a slightly lighter texture, sift the flour before adding.
  • Frosting can be flavored with a hint of almond extract or a touch of cinnamon for variation.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Dietary Info

  • Gluten-Free (using almond flour)
  • High-Protein Option (from cream cheese and eggs)
  • Low-Sugar Option (use monk fruit or erythritol)
  • Vegetarian

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