Imagine sinking your fork into a decadent, moist coffee cake that's so irresistibly creamy and rich, it'll make your taste buds dance with joy! This isn't just any ordinary cake - it's a luxurious cream cheese coffee cake that promises to transform your ordinary morning or afternoon into an extraordinary culinary experience. With its perfect balance of tender crumb, velvety cream cheese, and a tantalizingly sweet glaze, this recipe is about to become your new obsession.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese, sugar, and softened butter until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer on medium speed. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time to the cream cheese mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a tough cake.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula to ensure uniform thickness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth and drizzling consistency is achieved.
- Once the cake has cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over the top, allowing it to run down the sides naturally.
- Let the glaze set for 10-15 minutes before cutting the cake into squares.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Tips
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting - this ensures smoother mixing and a more consistent texture.
- When creaming the cream cheese, sugar, and butter, beat until the mixture is truly light and fluffy - this typically takes 3-4 minutes and creates a more tender cake.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter after adding flour. Mix just until the ingredients are combined to prevent a tough, dense cake.
- Use a toothpick or cake tester to check doneness - it should come out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before glazing to prevent the icing from melting completely.
- For an extra touch of flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon to the batter or topping with chopped nuts before baking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 42g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Cholesterol: 85mg
