Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this classic Cream Cheese Cake. Perfectly moist and tender, it’s a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease/flour a 9-inch loaf or bundt pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and cream cheese: Beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and eggs: Beat in sugar until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
- Blend flavors: Mix in vanilla extract and almond extract if using.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan, bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
- This cake pairs well with fresh berries and whipped cream.
- For a citrus twist, consider adding lemon zest to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
