Description
Cream cheese cake brings pure comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen to your table. Rich, creamy layers deliver classic dessert happiness that melts perfectly with your afternoon coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (600g) granulated sugar
- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
- 6 large eggs
- 1 (8 oz or 225g) package of cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Optional Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare a 10-inch bundt pan by greasing and flouring it thoroughly.
- Combine 1½ cups softened butter and 8 oz cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Cream these together until completely smooth.
- Gradually add 3 cups granulated sugar to the butter mixture. Beat for 4-5 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Incorporate 6 large eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition and scraping down the bowl’s sides.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon vanilla extract and optional lemon zest or almond extract for additional flavor.
- In a separate bowl, sift together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing the batter.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula and gently tapping to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 70-80 minutes at 325°F, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing and cooling completely on a wire rack.
- Optionally dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze before serving at room temperature.
Notes
- Let cream cheese and butter soften at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother batter consistency.
- Check cake doneness carefully since bundt pans and loaf pans can affect baking time, testing with a toothpick near the center.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to keep the cake’s tender texture.
- Add flavor variations like orange zest, almond extract, or fold in fresh berries for a personalized twist without compromising the cake’s delicate structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 to 80 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 617
- Sugar: 51 g
- Sodium: 96 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg