Description
This Cream Cheese Cake is a rich and moist dessert that combines the tangy flavor of cream cheese with the light, fluffy texture of a traditional cake. Topped with a creamy, sweet cream cheese frosting, it’s a crowd-pleaser perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to special celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4–5 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the vegetable oil and granulated sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the buttermilk until the batter is smooth.
- Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- Make the Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and salt, mixing until fully combined.
- Frost the cooled cake and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Ensure that the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for a smooth batter and frosting.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake texture.
- Store the cake in the refrigerator due to the cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Cream Cheese Cake