🍰 Cream Cheese Cake (Classic, Rich & Creamy)
This Cream Cheese Cake is a smooth, rich, and velvety dessert with a soft crumb and a lightly tangy flavor. It sits between a traditional sponge cake and a cheesecake, giving you the best of both worlds—light yet creamy, sweet yet balanced. Perfect for tea time, celebrations, or as a simple homemade dessert, this cake is easy to prepare but tastes like something from a bakery.
📝 Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
Optional Topping
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Whipped cream or fruit jam
👩🍳 Full Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line a round cake pan (8-inch / 20 cm) with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Cream butter, sugar & cream cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, sugar, and cream cheese together until light, fluffy, and smooth. This step is important because it gives the cake its soft and creamy texture.
Step 4: Add eggs and vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
Step 5: Combine batter
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix gently until you get a smooth, lump-free batter. Do not overmix.
Step 6: Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 7: Cool and serve
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar or top with whipped cream before serving.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve with fresh strawberries or berries
- Add a drizzle of honey or chocolate sauce
- Pair with tea or coffee
- Use as a base for layered cakes
💡 Tips for Best Results
- Make sure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth batter
- Do not overbake or the cake may become dry
- Room-temperature ingredients give the best texture
- Chill slightly before slicing for cleaner cuts
⏱️ Recipe Summary
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 30–35 minutes
- Total Time: ~50 minutes
- Servings: 8–10
This Cream Cheese Cake is soft, rich, and perfectly balanced with a creamy depth of flavor—simple to make and always a crowd favorite. 🍰✨