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Cream Cheese Cake

Cream Cheese Cake

Cream Cheese Cake is a rich, creamy dessert with a smooth, velvety texture and a slightly tangy flavor. It’s typically made with a buttery crust and a luscious cream cheese filling, making it both indulgent and perfectly balanced. Simple yet elegant, it can be enjoyed plain or topped with fruits, chocolate, or caramel for extra flavor.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
  • 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
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4-5 cups powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat & Prep – Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients – In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add oil and sugar, mixing until well combined.
  • Incorporate Eggs & Vanilla – Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
  • Add Buttermilk – Gently fold in the buttermilk until the batter is smooth.
  • Bake – 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. Allow the cake to cool completely.
  • Prepare Frosting – In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and salt, mixing until fully combined.
  • Frost & Chill – Spread frosting over the cooled cake. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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