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Recipes 2025-04-04 10:06:09

🍰 Cream Cheese Cake

Easy Sour Cream Cheesecake

🍰 Cream Cheese Cake

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Baking Time: 50-60 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Best Time to Serve: Ideal for birthdays, family gatherings, or as a sweet treat for any occasion!

Ingredients

1. For the Cake:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (180g)

  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (225g)

  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (300g)

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup sour cream (120g)

  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened (225g)

2. For the Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (225g)

  • ½ cup powdered sugar (60g)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 large egg

  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (15g)

3. For the Topping:

  • Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Instructions

πŸ”Ή Step 1: Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the cake after baking.

πŸ”Ή Step 2: Make the Cake Batter

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).

  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract and mix to combine.

  4. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the cream cheese and sour cream to the butter and sugar mixture, then mix until fully incorporated.

  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this could affect the texture of the cake.

πŸ”Ή Step 3: Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling

  1. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

  2. Add the egg and flour, mixing until well combined. This will form a thick, creamy filling that will sit in the middle of the cake.

πŸ”Ή Step 4: Layer the Cake and Filling

  1. Pour about half of the cake batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.

  2. Spoon the cream cheese filling over the cake batter, spreading it out evenly.

  3. Carefully pour the remaining cake batter over the cream cheese filling, smoothing it out to cover the filling completely.

πŸ”Ή Step 5: Bake the Cake

  1. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The cream cheese filling will create a soft, slightly gooey center.

  2. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

πŸ”Ή Step 6: Serve and Enjoy

  1. Once the cake has cooled, dust it with powdered sugar for a finishing touch, if desired.

  2. Slice the cake and serve. This cake is delicious on its own, or you can serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh berries for an extra special treat.

Tips for the Perfect Cream Cheese Cake

  • Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure both the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature before using. This helps them combine more smoothly into the batter.

  • Texture: The key to this cake’s soft, fluffy texture is not overmixing the batter after adding the flour. Mix just until incorporated.

  • Flavor Variations: You can add a touch of lemon zest or almond extract to the batter for a subtle flavor twist.

  • Cream Cheese Filling: For a richer filling, you can increase the amount of cream cheese and powdered sugar in the filling mixture.

Calories (estimated)

  • 1 slice: ~350-400 kcal (depending on the size of the slices and the exact amount of frosting used)

Energy-Saving Tips

  • Prepare the cake and filling the night before and refrigerate them separately to save time on baking day. Then, assemble and bake the cake when you're ready.

  • If you don’t have a hand mixer, you can mix everything by hand with a whisk, although it may take a little longer to get the desired consistency.

Who Would Enjoy This?

  • Those who enjoy rich, creamy cakes with a soft texture.

  • Perfect for people who love cream cheese-based desserts, like cheesecake.

  • Ideal for family gatherings, birthdays, or any special occasion where you need a decadent, crowd-pleasing dessert.

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