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Cream Cheese Cake with creamy layers sliced on a wooden board
TINSUF RECIPES

Cream Cheese Cake

A moist, tangy, and tender cake that combines the richness of cream cheese with a soft, cake-like texture. Perfect for any occasion and easy to customize with your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: cake
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled

Equipment

  • 8- or 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixer or whisk
  • - Mixing bowls
  • - Rubber spatula
  • - Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sugar.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, blending well.
  3. Stir in vanilla extract and melted butter.
  4. Gently fold in flour until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into pan and bake for 45–50 minutes.
  6. Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Serve plain, with powdered sugar, or your favorite toppings.

Notes

Add citrus zest for a refreshing twist.
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months.
Perfect base for fruit toppings or glazes.