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Fluffy Cream Cheese Cake cut into squares on a baking tray, showcasing a golden crust and creamy texture.

Cream Cheese Cake

Summary A fluffy, moist Cream Cheese Cake perfect for coffee breaks, brunch, or dessert, made with pantry ingredients and a rich cream cheese base for a comforting sweet treat.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • For the Cake:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • For the Optional Glaze:
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk or cream

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • - Large mixing bowl
  • - Electric mixer or whisk
  • - Measuring cups and spoons
  • - 9-inch springform pan
  • - Rubber spatula
  • Wire rack
  • Small bowl (for glaze, optional)

Method
 

  1. Instructions
  2. 1️⃣ Preheat Oven:
  3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
  4. 2️⃣ Beat Cream Cheese:
  5. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy.
  6. 3️⃣ Add Eggs and Vanilla:
  7. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  8. 4️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients:
  9. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
  10. 5️⃣ Combine Ingredients:
  11. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  12. 6️⃣ Bake:
  13. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  14. 7️⃣ Cool:
  15. Let cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before removing the springform sides.
  16. 8️⃣ Glaze (Optional):
  17. Whisk powdered sugar with milk or cream until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake before serving.

Notes

Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for a richer texture.
Fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 1 cup berries, or 1 cup chopped nuts for variations.
Serve with fresh berries or powdered sugar for a simple finish.