cream cheese cake recipe

📝 Ingredients

• 1½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 6 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• ½ tsp salt

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. PREHEAT & PREP

• Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
• Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt or tube pan thoroughly.

2. CREAM BUTTER, CREAM CHEESE & SUGAR

• In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy (about 2–3 minutes).
• Gradually add the sugar, beating until light and fluffy (another 3–5 minutes).

3. ADD EGGS & VANILLA

• Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
• Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. ADD DRY INGREDIENTS

• Sift together the flour and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
• Mix just until combined — do not overmix.

5. BAKE

• Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
• Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Let cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

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Optional Toppings

• Powdered sugar dusting
• Berry compote (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• Lemon glaze (powdered sugar + lemon juice)
• Chocolate ganache
• Whipped cream + toasted pecans

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Storage

• Keeps well covered at room temp for 3 days
• Can be refrigerated up to 1 week
• Freeze slices (wrapped well) for up to 2 months

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Tips

• Use room temperature ingredients for the smoothest batter.
• For extra flavor, try adding 1 tsp almond extract or a bit of lemon zest to the batter.
• This cake is very dense — don’t open the oven early or it may fall.