Description
Creamy Butter Cake Delight brings silky richness from classic French baking techniques. Rich butter and delicate crumb make this dessert a perfect companion with afternoon tea or as an elegant finish to dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
- 2 ounces (57 grams) cream cheese
- ¾ cup (90 grams) all-purpose flour
Cheesecake Layer Ingredients:
- 3 ounces (85 grams) cream cheese
- 1 egg white
- 3 tablespoons (37 grams) sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Flavoring and Seasoning:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Meticulously grease six ramekins (/ 120 milliliters) with nonstick cooking spray and set the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C).
- Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and cream cheese until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate a whole egg, pure vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into the mixture, blending until all ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Gradually fold in all-purpose flour at a low mixer speed, ensuring no dry pockets remain and creating a smooth cake batter.
- Carefully divide the cake batter, allocating precisely six tablespoons into each prepared ramekin, spreading evenly to create a uniform base layer.
- Thoroughly clean the stand mixer bowl to prevent ingredient cross-contamination for the subsequent cheesecake layer.
- In the sanitized mixing bowl, whip together granulated sugar and cream cheese until achieving a light, creamy texture without lumps.
- Gently introduce egg white and vanilla extract, blending until the cheesecake mixture becomes perfectly smooth and homogeneous.
- Delicately spoon one tablespoon of cheesecake batter over the cake layer in each ramekin, maintaining the distinct layer separation.
- Strategically position the filled ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet to facilitate stable and even baking.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, monitoring until the tops transform into a gorgeous golden-brown hue and the centers appear slightly set.
- Remove from the oven and transfer the ramekins to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to reach room temperature naturally.
- Use a thin, sharp knife to gently loosen the cake edges from the ramekin sides, ensuring easy removal.
- Present the desserts warm or at ambient temperature, optionally complementing with a scoop of premium vanilla ice cream for an indulgent experience.
Notes
- Prepare all ingredients at room temperature to ensure smooth mixing and consistent texture.
- Ramekin selection matters: choose ceramic or porcelain dishes with smooth sides for easy cake removal.
- Clean mixer attachments thoroughly between cake and cheesecake layers to prevent ingredient cross-contamination.
- Golden brown tops indicate perfect doneness, so watch carefully during the final baking minutes.
- Cooling completely helps set the delicate layers and enhances the cake’s overall flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: <1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg