Description
Indulgent cream cheese cake weaves magic from simple ingredients into a luxurious dessert that whispers comfort. Silky smooth layers melt perfectly, promising pure satisfaction with each heavenly bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Dairy Components:
- 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) milk
Garnish and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 325F (165C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even heat distribution.
- Thoroughly coat a 9-inch round cake pan or bundt pan with butter, then dust with flour, tapping out any excess to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese until smooth and creamy, eliminating any potential lumps for a silky texture.
- Gradually incorporate sugar into the cream cheese, mixing consistently until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, fully integrating each before introducing the next, which helps maintain a uniform batter consistency.
- Pour in vanilla extract and mix gently, allowing the flavor to distribute evenly throughout the batter.
- Sift flour and salt together, then carefully fold into the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender crumb.
- Transfer the velvety batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and tap the pan gently to release any trapped air bubbles.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or garnish with fresh berries before serving for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for at least an hour to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the richest, most decadent texture and flavor in your cake.
- Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean slicing of the cake.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a dense, tough cake texture; mix just until ingredients are combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg