Cream Cheese Velvet Cake

• ¼ cup powdered sugar

• 1–2 tbsp milk or cream

🧁 Preparation Steps

1. Preheat & Prep Pan

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Grease a 9-inch (22–23 cm) springform pan and line the base with parchment paper.

2. Cream Cheese Base

• Beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

• Add sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy.

3. Incorporate Eggs & Vanilla

• Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing briefly after each.

• Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. Dry Ingredients

• In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

• Fold into the wet ingredients using a spatula or on low mixer speed — just until combined.
  (Avoid overmixing.)

5. Bake

• Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

• Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

• Let the cake cool completely in the pan.

6. Glaze (Optional)