Cream Cheese Cake

 Cream Cheese Cake

Ingredients

For the Cake

2 cups of wheat flour

1 tablespoon of baking powder

1/2 teaspoon of salt

1 and 1/2 cups of sugar

200g of cream cheese (room temperature)

1/2 cup of butter (room temperature)

4 large eggs

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

1/2 cup of milk

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

150g of cream cheese (room temperature)

1/4 cup of butter (room temperature)

1 and 1/2 cups of confectioners' sugar

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

1 to 2 tablespoons of milk (to adjust the consistency)

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a cake pan with butter and flour.

Mix the dry ingredients: In a bowl, sift the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

Prepare the creamy base: In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter with the sugar until fluffy and pale.

Add the eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.

Add the dry ingredients and milk: Gradually add the flour mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the flour. Mix gently until the mixture is smooth.

Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Let it cool: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely before applying the frosting.

Preparing the Cream Cheese Frosting

In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy.

Add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract. Beat well until the mixture is smooth.

If you need to adjust the consistency, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk until it is creamy and spreadable.

Assembly

Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake, creating a generous, even layer. Garnish with lemon zest or fresh fruit for a special touch.