Cream Cheese Coffee Cake with Glazed Icing

Cream Cheese Coffee Cake with Glazed Icing

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. 1 package cream cheese, softened
  2. 1 cup sugar
  3. 1/2 cup butter, softened
  4. 2 eggs
  5. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  6. 2 cups all-purpose flour
  7. 1 teaspoon baking powder
  8. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  9. 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  10. 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
  2. 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.
  3. Add eggs one at a time to the cream cheese mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
  5. 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.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula to ensure uniform thickness.
  7. 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.
  8. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes.
  9. 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.
  10. Once the cake has cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over the top, allowing it to run down the sides naturally.
  11. Let the glaze set for 10-15 minutes before cutting the cake into squares.
  12. Serve warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Tips

  1. Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting - this ensures smoother mixing and a more consistent texture.
  2. 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.
  3. Be careful not to overmix the batter after adding flour. Mix just until the ingredients are combined to prevent a tough, dense cake.
  4. Use a toothpick or cake tester to check doneness - it should come out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
  5. Allow the cake to cool slightly before glazing to prevent the icing from melting completely.
  6. 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

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