Description
Creamy New York Cheesecake Loaf blends rich cream cheese with buttery cake in a sublime dessert experience. Smooth textures and classic flavors invite you to savor each indulgent slice of this irresistible bakery-style treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Main Ingredients for Cake Layer:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cheesecake Layer Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C). Coat a loaf pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom and sides.
- Create the foundational cake mixture by whisking dry ingredients in one vessel. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until they transform into a light, airy texture. Incorporate eggs individually, then blend in vanilla extract until the mixture achieves a silky consistency.
- Introduce dry ingredients into the wet mixture gradually, alternating with milk. Stir gently to maintain the batter’s delicate structure, avoiding overmixing.
- Craft the cheesecake layer by blending cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until achieving a smooth, velvety texture without lumps.
- Construct the cake’s architecture by distributing half the cake batter into the prepared pan. Carefully spread the cheesecake mixture as an even, elegant layer across the initial batter.
- Complete the layering process by gently pouring the remaining cake batter over the cheesecake layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Once cooled, slice and serve at room temperature or chilled for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Achieve a perfectly smooth cheesecake layer by ensuring cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing, preventing lumps and creating a silky texture.
- Prevent cake from drying out by avoiding overbaking; check doneness with a toothpick at 50 minutes, looking for a few moist crumbs.
- Enhance flavor by adding a hint of lemon zest to the cheesecake mixture for a bright, tangy undertone that complements the rich cake.
- Make the recipe gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the cake’s tender crumb and delicate structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg