Cream cheese cake is a delightful dessert that combines the richness of cream cheese with the lightness of cake, resulting in a treat that’s both decadent and satisfying. This versatile dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual family gathering or a special celebration.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient |
Quantity |
| All-purpose flour |
2 cups |
| Granulated sugar |
1 1/2 cups |
| Baking powder |
1 1/2 teaspoons |
| Baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon |
| Salt |
1/4 teaspoon |
| Eggs, room temperature |
2 |
| Vegetable oil |
3/4 cup |
| Sour cream |
1 cup |
| Vanilla extract |
2 teaspoons |
| Cream cheese, softened |
8 ounces |
For the Frosting:
| Ingredient |
Quantity |
| Cream cheese, softened |
4 ounces |
| Unsalted butter, softened |
4 tablespoons |
| Powdered sugar |
2 cups |
| Vanilla extract |
1 teaspoon |
| Milk (or as needed for consistency) |
1 tablespoon |
Instructions:
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, vegetable oil, sour cream, vanilla extract, and softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Blend: Gradually blend the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined, avoiding over-mixing.
- Pour and Smooth: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
- Prepare Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy.
- Add Ingredients: Gradually add in the powdered sugar, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Adjust consistency with milk if needed.
- Frost the Cake: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Slice, serve, and indulge in the creamy goodness!
