Description
Silky cream cheese cake brings Mediterranean dessert magic to your kitchen with minimal effort. Creamy layers melt on your palate, promising pure indulgence that transports you to sweet culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 ½ cups (500 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Glaze Ingredients (Optional):
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by setting the temperature to 325F (160C) and readying a 10-inch Bundt pan with a light butter coating and flour dusting, or alternatively, line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend the cream cheese with sugar, ensuring a smooth and creamy consistency without any lumps.
- Incorporate eggs into the cream cheese mixture one at a time, gently folding each egg to maintain a silky texture and prevent overmixing.
- Carefully add vanilla extract and sour cream to the batter, stirring with gentle circular motions to create a harmonious and well-integrated base.
- Gradually fold in flour and salt, mixing with delicate strokes until the ingredients are just combined, avoiding excessive stirring that could create a dense texture.
- Transfer the velvety batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and tap the pan gently to release any potential air bubbles.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 50-60 minutes, monitoring until the cake develops a golden surface and a subtle crack appears.
- Verify the cake’s doneness by inserting a thin skewer or toothpick into the center, which should emerge with minimal, if any, moist crumbs.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely within the pan, then carefully invert onto a serving plate for presentation.
Notes
- Achieve the perfect texture by ensuring all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing, which helps create a smoother, more uniform batter.
- Prevent cracking by avoiding overmixing the batter and baking the cake in a water bath to maintain even moisture and temperature.
- Customize the flavor profile by adding lemon zest, vanilla bean, or swirling in fruit preserves for a personalized touch that elevates the classic cream cheese cake.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify over time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 421
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 175 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg