Classic Cream Cheese Cake Recipe

April 01, 2023 Post a Comment

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Ingredients

This classic cream cheese cake is a delicious treat that is sure to make any occasion special. For this recipe you will need the following ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
1 cup chopped nuts, optional
1 cup confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

To make this classic cream cheese cake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition until combined. Beat in the vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture and beat until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in the sour cream. Stir in the chopped nuts, if desired. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Once the cake has cooled, sift the confectioners’ sugar over the top. Serve the classic cream cheese cake with a dollop of freshly whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

This classic cream cheese cake recipe makes one 9-inch cake that serves 12 to 16 people. Each serving provides approximately:

Calories: 336
Protein: 5.2 g
Carbohydrates: 33.6 g
Fat: 20.9 g
Cholesterol: 94 mg
Sodium: 183 mg
Fiber: 0.8 g
Sugar: 17.5 g

This classic cream cheese cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is sure to make any occasion special. With its creamy filling and sweet topping, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone. Whether you’re having a family gathering, a holiday party, or just an informal get-together, this classic cream cheese cake is sure to be a hit!