Description
A soft buttery cake layered with a rich and creamy cream cheese filling, finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant homemade dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup chilled heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1 large egg yolk (optional)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the chilled heavy cream, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and egg yolk if using. Beat until thick and fluffy with soft peaks.
- Spread about two-thirds of the cake batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Spoon dollops of the cream filling over the batter, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Carefully spoon the remaining batter over the filling.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the cake portion comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
- Dust with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing for the cleanest layers.
- Full-fat cream cheese creates the smoothest and richest filling.
- Store the cake refrigerated because of the cream filling.
- Fresh berries pair beautifully with this dessert.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft and tender.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
