Oh my lord, so delicious and rich recipe! What a keeper!
Here’s a rewritten version of your Classic Cream Cheese Cake recipe. The instructions, ingredients, and quantities remain unchanged, but the wording and style have been refreshed to offer a more polished and engaging tone:
Classic Cream Cheese Cake
A soft, fluffy cake with the rich flavor of cream cheese and a luscious, creamy frosting—this timeless dessert is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Granulated sugar | 1 1/2 cups |
| Baking powder | 1 1/2 teaspoons |
| Baking soda | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Eggs, room temperature | 2 |
| Vegetable oil | 3/4 cup |
| Sour cream | 1 cup |
| Vanilla extract | 2 teaspoons |
| Cream cheese, softened | 8 ounces |
For the Frosting:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cream cheese, softened | 4 ounces |
| Unsalted butter, softened | 4 tablespoons |
| Powdered sugar | 2 cups |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Milk | 1 tablespoon (or as needed) |
Instructions
To Make the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Blend the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, oil, sour cream, vanilla extract, and softened cream cheese until smooth and fully combined.
- Combine: Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated—avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cake cool completely in the pan before adding the frosting.
To Make the Frosting:
- Cream the base: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Sweeten: Gradually mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy.
- Adjust texture: Add milk a little at a time, as needed, to achieve your desired frosting consistency.
- Frost: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
- Serve: Slice into squares, serve, and savor every creamy bite!
