Cream Cheese Cake: Easy Indulgence for Every Home Baker
An easy and delightful cream cheese cake recipe that brings joy to every home baker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and butter until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- This cake can be topped with your favorite frosting or fresh fruit.
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 9 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 36 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 mg