Cream Cheese Cake Recipe
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened
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8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
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3 cups (600g) granulated sugar
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6 large eggs, room temperature
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3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
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½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
Set oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan.
2. Cream Butter and Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
3. Add Eggs and Flavoring
Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla (and almond extract if using).
4. Add Flour and Salt
Gently fold in flour and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Bake
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 70–80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and Serve
Cool in the pan 15 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack. Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or with fruit sauce.
Tips
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Use room-temperature ingredients for a smooth batter.
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Do not open the oven early — this cake needs consistent heat to rise.
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Perfect for glazing with lemon icing or serving with fresh berries.