Description
Creamy, dreamy cream cheese cake whispers indulgence with each silky slice. Delightful layers of richness promise sweet comfort that draws friends and family together for memorable moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and meticulously coat a 9-inch springform pan with grease and flour to ensure smooth cake release.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip the cream cheese until achieving a silky, uniform consistency using an electric mixer.
- Gradually incorporate sugar into the cream cheese, continuously beating until the mixture becomes completely homogeneous and velvety.
- Introduce eggs individually into the mixture, thoroughly blending after each addition to maintain a smooth texture.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
- In a separate bowl, delicately sift together flour, baking powder, and salt to eliminate potential lumps.
- Merge dry ingredients into the cream cheese mixture with gentle, minimal stirring to prevent overmixing, which could compromise the cake’s delicate structure.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared springform pan, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until a wooden skewer emerges clean when inserted into the center, indicating perfect doneness.
- Allow the cake to cool completely within the pan atop a wire rack, permitting it to set and stabilize.
- For an optional luxurious finish, whisk powdered sugar with milk or cream until achieving a silky, pourable glaze.
- Elegantly drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake, creating an enticing visual and flavor enhancement.
- For maximum indulgence, consider incorporating chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or fresh berries into the batter before baking.
- Alternatively, transform this into a no-bake dessert by chilling in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours until perfectly set.
Notes
- Opt for room temperature cream cheese to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing and a silky texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter, which can lead to a dense, tough cake by incorporating too much air and developing gluten.
- Enhance flavor profiles by adding zest from lemons, oranges, or using different extracts like almond or coconut for unique variations.
- Accommodate dietary needs by substituting gluten-free flour, using low-fat cream cheese, or creating a vegan version with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 323 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 164 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg