Description
A rich and creamy cake perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- For the Cream:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely in the pan.
- While the cake cools, prepare the cream. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until well combined and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream evenly over the top.
- Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk in the cake batter.
- You can add a tablespoon of lemon zest to the cream for a brighter taste.
- Garnish with fresh berries or a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Polish cream cake, Christmas cake, holiday dessert, creamy cake, butter cake, cream cheese frosting