Description
This Cream Cheese Cake is a soft, moist, and incredibly simple dessert made with rich cream cheese and a hint of vanilla. Topped with a sweet glaze or served plain, it’s the perfect treat for any occasion. Its melt-in-your-mouth texture will make it a crowd favorite.
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 Glaze (optional):
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat the Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and beat until combined.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined (do not overmix).
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Make the Glaze (Optional): In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar and milk/cream until smooth.
- Glaze the Cake (Optional): Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese.
- Add-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, or berries can be added to the batter.
- For a citrus twist, add lemon or orange zest to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
