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Cream Cheese Cake
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Cream Cheese Cake

This Cream Cheese Cake is a rich and moist dessert that combines the tangy flavor of cream cheese with the light, fluffy texture of a traditional cake. Topped with a creamy, sweet cream cheese frosting, it's a crowd-pleaser perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to special celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:
  • 1 8 oz package cream cheese, room temperature
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
For the Frosting:
  • 1 cup butter room temperature
  • 1 8 oz package cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4-5 cups powdered sugar

Method
 

Preheat the Oven:
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Prepare the Cake Batter:
  1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the vegetable oil and granulated sugar, mixing until well combined.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  4. Fold in the buttermilk until the batter is smooth.
Bake the Cake:
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
Make the Frosting:
  1. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and salt, mixing until fully combined.
  2. Frost the cooled cake and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Ensure that the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for a smooth batter and frosting.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake texture.
  • Store the cake in the refrigerator due to the cream cheese frosting.