Cream Cheese Cake: The Ultimate Rich & Velvety Dessert You’ll Crave Imagine a cake so creamy and luscious, it tastes like the best parts of cheesecake and pound cake combined into one perfect slice. This ultra-moist, buttery cream cheese cake is easy to make—no water bath needed like traditional cheesecakes—and utterly irresistible. Whether it’s for […]
![[wprm-recipe id="cream-cheese-cake" name="Cream Cheese Cake" servings="12" prep_time="15" cook_time="60" total_time="75" course="Dessert" cuisine="American" keywords="cream cheese cake recipe, moist cake recipe, easy cream cheese dessert"] [wprm-ingredients] * 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened * 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened * 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar * 3 large eggs * 1 tsp vanilla extract * 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour * 1 1/2 tsp baking powder * 1/4 tsp salt * 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt Optional Flavor Twists: * Zest of 1 lemon + 1 tbsp lemon juice * 1/4 cup cocoa powder (replace part of flour for chocolate version) * 1/2 cup berry jam swirl [/wprm-ingredients] [wprm-instructions] 1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch round or square pan. 2. Beat cream cheese, butter, and sugar until light and fluffy. 3. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract. 4. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Alternately add dry ingredients and sour cream to batter. 5. Pour batter into pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, until golden and toothpick comes out clean. 6. Cool for 1 hour before slicing. Top as desired. [/wprm-instructions] [wprm-notes] * Brush warm cake with simple syrup for extra moisture. * Substitute cocoa powder for flour to make chocolate version. * Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or freeze for 1 month. [/wprm-notes] [/wprm-recipe]](https://cookingarthome.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Leonardo_Kino_XL_0559-360x540.jpg)