Cpk Butter Cake Recipe
Cpk Butter Cake is a rich, moist dessert made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. It's typically served warm, topped with ice cream and fresh berries, creating a delightful contrast of textures and flavors in every bite.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls (2)
- Electric mixer (handheld or stand)
- Spatula(rubber)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 8-inch round cake pan
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
For the Cake Batter:
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 3 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ large egg room temperature
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Generously grease your cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. This will take about 3 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Add the sugar gradually and continue beating until the mixture is light and airy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Slowly add the flour and mix on low speed until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix!
- In a separate bowl, using the same electric mixer (rinsed and dried if necessary), combine the softened cream cheese for the topping with the sugar. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Add the remaining ½ egg and vanilla extract, and mix until just combined.
- Pour the cake batter into your prepared pan.
- Dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese topping mixture evenly over the cake batter, creating a swirled effect with a spatula. You can also use a piping bag for a more decorative design.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake should be golden brown on the edges and the topping should be slightly set.
Notes
This recipe uses a smaller amount of cream cheese topping compared to some versions you might find online.
This creates a more balanced cake that allows the delicious vanilla flavor to shine through. However, feel free to adjust the amount of topping to your preference.