About This Recipe
Cream Cheese Cake is a rich and dense dessert that incorporates cream cheese into the batter, resulting in a moist and tender crumb with a distinct, tangy flavor profile. It is distinct from cheesecake, as the cream cheese is integrated into a traditional cake batter and often baked in a standard cake pan.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This recipe produces a cake with a uniquely moist and tight texture due to the high fat content of the cream cheese. The preparation is straightforward, typically requiring the creaming of butter and sugar followed by the incorporation of other ingredients. It is a versatile base that can be served plain, with a simple dusting of powdered sugar, or frosted.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) package full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperaturecontinued on the next page






