Description
Indulgent cream cheese cake beckons with silky smoothness and rich flavor that whispers pure comfort. Creamy layers melt perfectly on palates, promising delightful moments of sweet bliss you’ll savor with each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups (250 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F (175°C) and coating a loaf or bundt pan with a thin layer of grease to prevent sticking.
- Create a dry ingredient foundation by combining flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, then set aside for future incorporation.
- Transform cream cheese, butter, and granulated sugar into a fluffy, well-integrated mixture using an electric mixer, continuing until the texture becomes light and airy, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Introduce eggs individually into the creamy base, ensuring thorough blending after each addition, then incorporate vanilla extract for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Gradually fold the reserved dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk to maintain a smooth, homogeneous batter consistency.
- Transfer the prepared batter into the greased pan, carefully smoothing the surface to ensure even distribution and professional presentation.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the cake’s center emerges clean and dry.
- Allow the freshly baked cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then gently transfer to a wire cooling rack for complete temperature reduction.
- Optional finishing touch: whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract into a silky glaze, then artfully drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
- Cream cheese temperature matters significantly for achieving a smooth, creamy cake texture. Remove cream cheese and butter from refrigerator 30-60 minutes before baking to reach room temperature.
- Avoid overmixing the batter after adding flour to prevent a tough, dense cake. Mix just until ingredients are combined to maintain a light, tender crumb.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the richest flavor and most luxurious texture. Low-fat or non-fat versions can make the cake less moist and flavorful.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the cake’s delicate structure and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 431
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 176 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 108 mg