How to Make Decadent Cream Cheese Pound Cake

• Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Prepare a 12-cup bundt pan by greasing it with non-stick spray or butter and sprinkling a light coat of flour.
• In a mixing bowl, add softened unsalted butter, vegetable oil or shortening, and cream cheese. Beat on high for about 2 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
• Gradually introduce granulated sugar into the mixture, continuing to beat for an additional 7 minutes. The batter should take on a pale yellow color.
• Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition and scraping the sides of the bowl.
• Lower the mixer speed and add sifted cake flour in two additions, followed by kosher salt and vanilla extract. Mix just until combined.
• Pour the batter into your prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Carefully invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.