Mile High Ultimate Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Soft Caramel Glaze

Get ready to experience pound cake perfection! This Mile High Ultimate Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Soft Caramel Glaze is a show-stopping dessert that’s as delicious as it is visually impressive. The cake is tender, moist, and extra rich thanks to a generous amount of cream cheese, and it’s topped off with a luscious, soft caramel glaze that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Why You’ll Love This Cream Cheese Pound Cake

This isn’t your typical pound cake; the addition of cream cheese makes it incredibly moist and gives it a slight tang that perfectly balances the sweetness of the caramel glaze. Baked to impressive heights, it’s fluffy yet rich with a beautiful golden crust. If you’re a fan of classic pound cakes but want something even more decadent, this is the recipe for you!

Who Is This Recipe For?

This cake is perfect for anyone who enjoys rich, buttery desserts and wants a crowd-pleasing recipe that can be the centerpiece of any gathering. It’s especially suited for those who love a bit of old-fashioned Southern charm in their baking.

Ingredients for Mile High Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Soft Caramel Glaze

For the Pound Cake

Butter (1 ½ cups, softened) – adds richness and flavor
Cream cheese (8 ounces, softened) – for a tender, moist texture
Granulated sugar (3 cups) – for sweetness and structure
Eggs (6 large) – provides lift and binding
All-purpose flour (3 cups) – main dry ingredient for structure
Baking powder (½ teaspoon) – to help the cake rise
Salt (½ teaspoon) – to enhance flavors
Vanilla extract (2 teaspoons) – adds warmth and depth

For the Soft Caramel Glaze

Butter (½ cup) – for richness
Brown sugar (1 cup, packed) – for a deep caramel flavor
Heavy cream (½ cup) – creates a soft, pourable glaze
Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon) – complements the caramel
Salt (a pinch) – to enhance the sweetness