Ingredients
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- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1¼ cups buttermilk
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4–5 cups powdered sugar (adjust to your desired thickness)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in oil and sugar.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Stir in buttermilk until batter is smooth—don’t overmix.
- Pour into the baking dish and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla and salt. Gradually add powdered sugar until you get a thick, spreadable consistency.
- Frost cooled cake, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy chilled!
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake.
- Adjust powdered sugar in frosting for desired thickness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg