Description
A rich yet light cream cheese cake, perfect for any occasion and a delightful pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Cream together cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Add melted butter and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or berry compote. It can be stored at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg