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December 8, 2020 By Karen Leave a Comment

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pound Cake

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pound Cake: This Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pound Cake is the perfect fall treat with flavorful layers of pumpkin spiced pound cake, cream cheese filling and a simple vanilla glaze. 

This recipe first appeared on Savory Experiments where I am a contributor.

When the weather begins to get colder, nothing is more comforting than the familiar flavors of pumpkin spiced drinks and treats. This layered pumpkin spiced pound cake is perfect with a cup of coffee and great for dessert. 

How to make Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Don’t be fooled by the layers, this recipe is easier than it looks. To make it, you will need to get three bowls and make each layer separately. Prepare your oven by preheating to 350 degrees and spray a bundt cake with nonstick cooking spray and let’s get started! 

Making the Pound Cake

Ingredients for pumpkin cream cheese pound cake

For the pound cake layer, you will need:

  • Canned Pumpkin
  • Eggs
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Brown Sugar
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Vanilla
  • Flour
  • Pumpkin Spice
  • Baking Powder

Start by using an electric mixer on medium speed to combine the pumpkin, eggs, sugars and vanilla until smooth. Lower the speed of the mixer, add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. 

A mixing bowl full of batter for a pumpkin cream cheese pound cake.

Pro-Tip - Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can cause the gluten to over develop which will result in a tough and chewy cake. 

Cream Cheese Filling

For the cream cheese filling, you will need:

  • 12 ounces softened cream cheese
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg

Use an electric mixer on medium low speed and mix until smooth. 

A bowl full of a cream cheese mixture for pumpkin cream cheese pound cake.

Creating the Layers

Getting those beautiful layers may look complicated, but it’s super easy! Simply pour half the pound cake batter in the prepared pan. Carefully spoon the cream cheese layer in next, then top with the remaining batter.  

Baking the Perfect Pound Cake

Bake for about an hour or until cooked through. This cake is dense, so don’t be surprised if it takes longer. If your cake begins to brown too quickly, you can cover with foil toward the end of baking time. Remove from the oven, cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a serving platter. Cool completely.

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pound Cake fresh out of the oven in a bundt pan.

Preparing the Glaze

To make the glaze, you will need:

  • Powdered Sugar
  • Milk
  • Cream cheese

Combine all the ingredients until smooth. You can adjust the consistency by adding more or less milk. Pour around the bundt cake, in the center of the ring and allow the glaze to drip off the sides. 

A cream cheese stuffed pumpkin pound cake with a glaze dripping off the sides.

Pan Size

This recipe uses a standard 10’ bundt pan. If you don’t have a 10’, don’t worry! You can still make this recipe in a 9 or 11 inch and it will turn out perfectly fine. 

Storage Tips

Because this cake contains cream cheese, you should serve any leftovers in the fridge. I love a slice of this cake cold with a hot cup of coffee, but if you want it room temperature just pull it out about 30 minutes before you plan to enjoy it. Alternatively, you can freeze it and thaw as needed. 

Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pound cake on a white plate.

Make it Gluten-Free

I have experimented making this recipe with a 1/1 gluten free flour replacement and while the texture was a bit more crumbly, it tasted just fine. So if you have food allergies, you can still make this dessert

Checking for Doneness

You will know when your pound cake is done when the top is cooked through and a knife inserted in the cake comes out mostly clean. The cream cheese layer will spread a bit on the knife, but the orange pumpkin batter should not spread when the knife is removed. 

A bite of pumpkin cream cheese pound cake on a fork.

Fresh vs Canned Pumpkin 

For this recipe, it is OK to take a short cut and use store bought canned pumpkin. Just make sure to choose plain 100% pureed pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling.  If you want to make your own puree, check out our complete guide to making your own puree from fresh pumpkin. 

Adjusting the Spices

If you do not care for pumpkin pie spice, or there is a particular spice you prefer to leave out you can adjust the spices as needed. Simply put, you will want to add 1-2 Tablespoons worth of spice to the cake layer and you can adjust that to your personal taste. This recipe tastes great using only cinnamon as well, but pumpkin pie spice gives it that well-rounded classic fall flavor. 

If you liked this pumpkin cream cheese pound cake, you will love our Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread and Pumpkin Smoothie Bowl.

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pound Cake is the perfect fall treat with layers of pumpkin spiced cake, cream cheese filling and an easy vanilla glaze
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin cream cheese pound cake, pumpkin pound cake
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 707kcal

Equipment

  • Bundt Pan

Ingredients

Pumpkin Pound Cake Layer

  • 15 oz pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 Tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup sugar

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 3 Tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a bundt pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, prepare the pound cake batter by mixing the pumpkin, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla on medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Lower the speed and add in the flour, pumpkin pie spice and baking powder. Mix just until incorporated. Set aside.
  • Prepare the filling in a separate bowl by mixing the cream cheese, egg and granulated sugar on medium speed with an electric mixer.
  • Pour half of the pound cake batter into the bundt cake.
  • Gently spoon the cream cheese filling layer into the pan and top with the remaining batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until cooked through. Cool completely before glazing.
  • Prepare the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar, cream cheese and milk until desired consistency is achieved. Pour over bundt cake and allow to set before serving.
  • If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.

Nutrition

Calories: 707kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 76g | Vitamin A: 8906IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 2mg
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