Description
This cake is a simple yet delicious dessert, made with cream cheese, sour cream, butter, and sugar for a rich, moist texture. The addition of eggs, vanilla extract, and cake flour creates a soft and tender crumb. With an easy preparation method and an incredible result, this cake is perfect for any occasion when you’re craving something sweet without the hassle. Baked low and slow, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 sticks (2 cups) butter, softened
- 3 cups sugar
- 7 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ½ cups cake flour
Instructions
- Prepare your oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or bundt pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese, sour cream, butter, and sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is well combined and smooth, about 7 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure they are fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Incorporate the flour: Gradually add the cake flour to the mixture, mixing slowly until the flour is fully combined into the batter.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 1 hour and 30 minutes. The cake should be golden and firm, and a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Cake flour: Using cake flour helps create a light and tender cake. It’s a key ingredient for the soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Cream cheese: Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing for a smoother batter.
- Flavor variations: While this recipe is simple, you can easily add flavor variations by mixing in lemon zest, a bit of almond extract, or adding a topping like whipped cream or berries.
- Baking time: Every oven is different, so be sure to check for doneness with a toothpick or cake tester after 1 hour and 15 minutes. If it’s still wet, continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 2 hours (including baking and cooling time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake, Easy Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of the cake)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg