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Directions: How to Make Classic Cream Cheese Cake
Step 1: Preheat Your Oven
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures your cake bakes evenly and achieves that perfect golden color.
Step 2: Prepare the Cake Pans
Grease your cake pans with butter or cooking spray and line the bottoms with parchment paper. This will help the cakes release easily once baked.
Step 3: Mix the Batter
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and butter. Beat them together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue mixing until well combined.
Next, add the eggs one at a time, making sure to beat well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a denser cake.
Step 4: Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 5: Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
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