This classic cream cheese cake is a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavor of cream cheese with a soft and fluffy cake. The creamy frosting adds a perfect touch of sweetness.

Ingredients:
For the Cake:

Ingredient Quantity
All-purpose flour 2 cups
Granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups
Baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons
Baking soda 1/2 teaspoon
Salt 1/4 teaspoon
Eggs, room temperature 2
Vegetable oil 3/4 cup
Sour cream 1 cup
Vanilla extract 2 teaspoons
Cream cheese, softened 8 ounces

For the Frosting:
Ingredient Quantity
Cream cheese, softened 4 ounces
Unsalted butter, softened 4 tablespoons
Powdered sugar 2 cups
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
Milk 1 tablespoon (or as needed)

Instructions:
Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Prepare dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs, vegetable oil, sour cream, vanilla extract, and softened cream cheese until smooth and well combined.
Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the cake: Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.

For the Frosting:

Beat cream cheese and butter: In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until creamy.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla: Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.
Adjust consistency: If needed, add milk, a tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Frost the cake: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
Slice and serve: Slice and serve, then enjoy the creamy goodness!