“I promise you, it’s every bit as delicious as it sounds! Brought it to our ladies night and everyone wanted the recipe!!!”

This Cream Cheese Cake is a supremely moist and tender cake with a delicate crumb, complemented by a luscious cream cheese frosting. It’s a classic dessert that’s perfect for any occasion, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and tang.

Cream Cheese Cake

Ingredients:

Cake:

Frosting:

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven & Prep Dish: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish generously.
2. Prepare Cake Batter (Wet Ingredients): In a large bowl, beat the room temperature cream cheese until smooth. Then, mix in the vegetable oil and granulated sugar until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Finally, stir in the vanilla extract.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Gently mix in the buttermilk just until the batter is smooth.
5. Bake Cake: Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool Cake: Allow the cake to cool completely to room temperature in the baking dish before frosting. This is crucial to prevent the frosting from melting.
7. Prepare Frosting: While the cake cools, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the room temperature butter and room temperature cream cheese together until smooth and creamy. Slowly add in the powdered sugar (starting with 4 cups and adding more if a thicker consistency is desired) and vanilla extract, along with the ½ teaspoon salt. Continue mixing until the frosting is light, fluffy, and fully combined.
8. Frost and Chill: Once the cake is completely cooled, frost it generously with the cream cheese frosting. Refrigerate the cake until ready to serve to allow the frosting to set.