Description
This Cream Cheese Cake is rich, moist, and has a delightful creamy texture from the cream cheese. Perfect for any occasion, it’s topped with a simple glaze that adds a sweet finishing touch. Easy to make, this cake is sure to be a hit with anyone who loves a soft and flavorful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 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
- For the Glaze (optional):
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Make the cake batter: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean or with just a few crumbs.
- Cool the cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the glaze (optional): In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk (or cream) until smooth and pourable. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if needed for a thinner glaze.
- Glaze the cake: Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top for a sweet finishing touch.
- Serve and enjoy: Slice and serve this creamy, moist cake with or without the glaze, and enjoy every bite!
Notes
10 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American