Cream Cheese Cake
Cream Cheese Cake is a delightful treat that everyone loves! It’s creamy, soft, and just the right amount of sweet. Perfect for family gatherings, birthdays, or just a cozy night at home, this cake is sure to make everyone smile.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for glaze, optional
- 1-2 tablespoons milk or cream for glaze, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and keep beating until it’s creamy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add this dry mixture to the cream cheese mixture. Mix gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- For the optional glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk or cream until smooth. Drizzle it over the cooled cake.
- You can also add nuts, chocolate chips, or berries to make it even more delicious!