Description
Indulge in the decadent richness of this Cream Cheese Cake. With a moist and fluffy texture, this easy-to-make dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for any occasion, this classic recipe is simply irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk
Optional:
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F and prepare pan.
- Mix Butter and Cream Cheese: Cream butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add Sugar and Eggs: Beat in sugar, then eggs one at a time.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Mix Batter: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan, bake for 60–70 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- This cake is delicious on its own or with a glaze or fresh berries.
- For a citrus twist, add 1 tablespoon of lemon or orange zest to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
