Cream cheese adds moistness, texture and flavor to this buttery rich pound cake.

Cream Cheese Pound Cake

1 1/2 cups butter
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 cups granulated sugar

6 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 10-inch tube pan; set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light. Beat in the eggs and extracts. Stir in the flour until just mixed. Pour batter into prepared baking pan.
3. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Makes 12 servings.