Description
Creamy cinnamon spice cream cheese cake delivers indulgent warmth with each delectable slice. Sweet layers of spiced comfort invite home bakers to explore rich flavors that connect comfort and celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 23 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) whole milk
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking vessel by coating with butter and dusting with flour, alternatively line with parchment paper to facilitate effortless cake removal.
- Sift together dry components including flour, granulated and brown sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, ensuring uniform distribution of seasonings.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip butter and cream cheese until achieving a silky, aerated texture. Incorporate eggs individually, thoroughly blending after each addition, then introduce vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the creamy mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Integrate ingredients gently, maintaining a light touch to preserve the cake’s delicate crumb structure.
- Transfer batter into prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Position in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven, baking for approximately 35-40 minutes until a wooden pick emerges clean when inserted into the center.
- Allow cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully release onto a wire cooling rack, permitting complete temperature reduction.
- Craft the cream cheese glaze by whipping softened cream cheese until velvety. Progressively blend powdered sugar and vanilla, adjusting milk volume to achieve desired drizzling consistency.
- Once cake has cooled entirely, cascade glaze across the surface, finishing with a delicate sprinkle of ground cinnamon for enhanced visual and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting the amount of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to suit your taste preferences.
- Substitute buttermilk with a mixture of milk and vinegar or lemon juice for a quick alternative if you don’t have buttermilk on hand.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature to achieve a smoother, more uniform cake batter and prevent overmixing.
- Transform this into a gluten-free option by using a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend, which maintains the cake’s soft texture and rich flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 399
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 194mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Protein: 4.6g
- Cholesterol: 83mg