Oh my lord, this cake is so delicious and rich! It’s a keeper for sure! This classic cream cheese cake combines the rich flavor of cream cheese with a soft and fluffy cake, topped with a creamy frosting that adds the perfect touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
All-purpose flour: 2 cups
Granulated sugar: 1 1/2 cups
Baking powder: 1 1/2 teaspoons
Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon
Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
Eggs (room temperature): 2
Vegetable oil: 3/4 cup
Sour cream: 1 cup
Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
Cream cheese (softened): 8 ounces
For the Frosting:
Cream cheese (softened): 4 ounces
Unsalted butter (softened): 4 tablespoons
Powdered sugar: 2 cups
Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
Milk: 1 tablespoon (or as needed)
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, vegetable oil, sour cream, vanilla extract, and softened cream cheese until smooth and well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely before frosting.
For the Frosting:
Beat Cream Cheese and Butter: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy.
Add Powdered Sugar and Vanilla: Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.
Adjust Consistency: If needed, add milk a tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Frost the Cake: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
Slice and Serve: Slice and serve, then enjoy the creamy goodness!
