The Ultimate Super Soft Cream Cheesecake
This easy cream cheesecake recipe is the perfect blend of a velvety crumb and a rich, tangy finish. Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a homemade treat, this "super soft" cake delivers a bakery-quality result with minimal effort. It features a lush cream cheese glaze and a vibrant fruit topping that makes it as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients: For the cake batter
- All-purpose Flour: 195g
- Leavening Agents: ½ tsp Baking Powder & ¼ tsp Baking Soda
- Salt: ¼ tsp
- Unsalted Butter (Room Temp): 170g
- Cream Cheese (Room Temp): 113g
- Granulated White Sugar: 275g
- Vanilla: 1 ¼ tsp
- Large Eggs: 3
- Citrus Zest (Optional): Lemon or Orange zest for a bright, fresh note.
Ingredients: For the Cream Cheese Glaze
- Cream Cheese (Room Temp): 120g
- Icing Sugar: 65g
- Whipping Cream: 2 tbsp
- Vanilla: 1 tsp
Ingredients: For decoration
- Nutella
- Fresh Berries: Raspberries and blackberries
Step-by-Step Baking Instructions:
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth. Add the cream cheese and continue to beat until the mixture is perfectly silky.
- Gradually add the sugar while beating at medium speed. Pro Tip: Continue beating for 5–7 minutes until the mixture is pale and incredibly light.
- Mix in the vanilla and optional lemon zest. Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Pour the batter into an 8-inch round baking tray.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°C for 35–40 minutes.
- While the cake cools, beat the cream cheese until soft. Add the icing sugar, vanilla, and whipping cream, whisking until you reach a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Slice the cake horizontally through the middle to create two even layers. Sandwich the layers together with a generous spread of cream cheese glaze.
- Spread the cream cheese glaze generously over the top. Drizzle with Nutella and garnish with fresh raspberries and blackberries.
