Cream Cheese Cake: Indulge in a Delightfully Soft Treat!
A delightful and soft cream cheese cake that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf or an 8×8-inch cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet mixture while alternating with milk.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- This cake pairs well with fruit toppings or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg