Description
Silky cream cheese cake emerges as a luxurious dessert from classic American baking traditions. Rich layers of smooth cream cheese and delicate crumb promise delightful indulgence for sweet enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 0.5 cup (120 ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 325F (165C) with the rack positioned centrally for uniform heating, and meticulously prepare the cake pan by generously buttering and flouring to prevent adherence.
- Cream Cheese Mixture: In a spacious mixing bowl, transform cream cheese into a velvety smooth consistency, eliminating any potential lumps, then gradually integrate sugar until the mixture becomes airy and voluminous.
- Egg Integration: Methodically incorporate eggs, one at a time, ensuring complete blending after each addition to maintain a harmonious batter texture, then gently introduce vanilla extract for aromatic depth.
- Batter Refinement: Delicately sift flour and salt, then tenderly fold into the wet ingredients with minimal stirring to preserve the cake’s delicate crumb structure, transferring the silky batter into the prepared pan.
- Baking Process: Carefully position the pan in the preheated oven, baking for 50-60 minutes until the center sets firmly and a toothpick emerges pristine when inserted, signaling the cake’s perfect doneness.
- Cooling and Presentation: Allow the cake to cool completely within the pan before gracefully inverting onto a serving plate, optionally embellishing with a dusting of powdered sugar or an artistic arrangement of fresh berries for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Cream Cheese Softening: Let cream cheese sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before mixing to ensure smooth, lump-free incorporation and easier blending.
- Gentle Mixing Technique: Avoid overmixing the batter, which can cause the cake to become dense and tough; mix just until ingredients are combined for a tender, light texture.
- Moisture Prevention: Place a shallow pan of water on the bottom rack while baking to create humidity, preventing the cake from cracking and maintaining a moist, creamy consistency.
- Temperature Check: Use an instant-read thermometer to verify the cake’s doneness; the internal temperature should reach 150-155F for a perfectly set, creamy cheesecake texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg