Those of you who know me know that I don't bake. Too much measuring, mess and precision when I want simple! But it is my daughter's birthday and I wanted to make her a special treat to celebrate. I took this recipe from the Joy of Baking site because the instructions were simple and the cake is delicious.
Ingredients
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. unsalted butter, room temperature
8 oz. block cream cheese, room temperature
2 3/4 c. sugar
2 1/2 tsp real vanilla extract
1/4 tsp lemon juice (optional)
6 eggs, room temperature
Preheat oven to 350. Prepare your bundt pan--spray and flour (or oil and flour--use what you have).
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Using the paddle attachment of your mixer, beat together the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually pour in the sugar, using your spatula to scrape the side of the bowl. Continue mixing over medium-high until it is light and fluffy. This will take about 5 minutes, so be patient. Add in the vanilla and lemon, then add the eggs, one at a time, until each are incorporated. Add in your flour mixture in thirds, and mix until just incorporated.
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Pour the batter into your bundt pan and smooth off the top so it bakes evenly. Bake for 1 hour or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool for 30 minutes. This will allow the cake to set and not crumble. Remove from the pan to finish cooling. Drizzle with your favorite glaze to finish, or eat it plain if you just love cake.
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