Description
Indulge in the decadent and irresistible Cream Cheese Cake that is both easy to make and a true crowd-pleaser. This moist and flavorful cake is a classic favorite that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round or square cake pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Prepare Batter: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, beat until fluffy. Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk, mix until combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan, smooth top. Bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool.
- Finish: Dust with powdered sugar or frost as desired.
Notes
- This cake is delicious plain but can be topped with fresh berries, whipped cream, or a simple glaze.
- For a citrus twist, add a teaspoon of lemon or orange zest to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
