Description
A rich and moist Cream Cheese Cake that combines the tangy cream cheese flavor with a tender crumb. This cake is perfectly balanced with a luscious cream cheese frosting, making it ideal for celebrations or anytime you crave a comforting, delicious dessert.
Ingredients
Cake:
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1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, room temperature
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3/4 cup vegetable oil
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2 cups granulated sugar
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3 eggs
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1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 ½ teaspoons salt
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1 ¼ cups buttermilk
Frosting:
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1 cup butter, room temperature
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1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, room temperature
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon salt
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4–5 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
For the Cake:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, vegetable oil, and sugar until smooth and creamy.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the cream cheese mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
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Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
For the Frosting:
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In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
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Add vanilla extract and salt, mix well.
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Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating until smooth and spreadable.
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Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
Notes
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Ensure cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for smooth batter and frosting.
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Adjust powdered sugar quantity in frosting for preferred sweetness and consistency.
- Cake can be refrigerated; bring to room temperature before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American