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Cream Cheese Cake

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Cream Cheese Cake is a light, moist dessert that combines the rich tang of cream cheese with buttery vanilla cake. With its soft, velvety texture and delightful flavor, this cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual gatherings. Easy to make and versatile, it can be customized with different frostings or fruit, making it a crowd-pleasing treat.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs, room temperature

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup whole milk, room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

16 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

4 cups powdered sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Preheat and Prep Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.

  • Cream the Butter and Cream Cheese: Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

  • Add Sugar: Gradually add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

  • Add Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

  • Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the batter, starting and ending with flour. Stir in vanilla extract.

  • Bake: Divide the batter between the two pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

  • Cool: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

  • Prepare the Frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy, about 5 minutes.

  • Assemble and Frost: Once the cakes are cooled, frost the top of one layer, then stack the second layer on top and frost the entire cake.

Notes

Lemon Zest: Add lemon zest to the batter for a fresh, citrusy twist.

Chocolate Frosting: For a chocolate variation, swap the cream cheese frosting for chocolate cream cheese frosting.

Marble Cake: Add cocoa powder to half the batter for a marbled effect.

Bundt Cake: You can prepare the recipe in a bundt pan for a different look.

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