\u2705\u00a0No water bath needed\u00a0(unlike traditional cheesecake!)
\n\u2705\u00a0Ridiculously tender crumb\u00a0(thanks to cream cheese!)
\n\u2705\u00a0Customizable flavors\u00a0(lemon, chocolate, or berry swirl!)
\n\u2705\u00a0AdSense goldmine\u00a0(cake recipes =\u00a0high RPM!)<\/p>\n
1 (8 oz) block\u00a0cream cheese, softened
\n\u2022 \u00bd cup (1 stick)\u00a0unsalted butter, softened
\n\u2022 1 \u00bd cups\u00a0granulated sugar
\n\u2022 3\u00a0large eggs, room temperature
\n\u2022 1 tsp\u00a0vanilla extract
\n\u2022 1 \u00bd cups\u00a0all-purpose flour
\n\u2022 1 \u00bd tsp\u00a0baking powder
\n\u2022 \u00bc tsp\u00a0salt
\n\u2022 \u00bd cup\u00a0sour cream\u00a0(or Greek yogurt)<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Zest of 1 lemon\u00a0+ 1 tbsp lemon juice
\n\u2022 \u00bc cup\u00a0cocoa powder\u00a0(for chocolate version)
\n\u2022 \u00bd cup\u00a0swirled berry jam<\/p>\n
\u2022 Fresh berries
\n\u2022 Whipped cream
\n\u2022 Powdered sugar<\/p>\n
\u2460 Preheat oven to\u00a0325\u00b0F (165\u00b0C). Grease a\u00a09-inch round or square pan.
\n\u2461 Beat\u00a0cream cheese, butter, and sugar\u00a0until\u00a0light and fluffy\u00a0(~3 mins).<\/p>\n
\u2460 Mix in\u00a0eggs one at a time, then\u00a0vanilla.<\/p>\n
\u2460 Whisk\u00a0flour, baking powder, and salt.
\n\u2461 Alternate adding\u00a0dry mix and sour cream\u00a0to the batter.<\/p>\n
\u2460 Pour into pan. Bake\u00a050-60 mins\u00a0until\u00a0golden and toothpick comes out clean.
\n\u2461 Cool\u00a01 hour\u00a0before slicing.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Top with\u00a0berries, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udd25\u00a0Extra moist?\u00a0Brush warm cake with\u00a0simple syrup\u00a0(equal parts sugar + water, heated).
\n\ud83c\udf6b\u00a0Chocolate version?\u00a0Replace\u00a0\u00bc cup flour with cocoa powder.
\n\u23f3\u00a0Make ahead?\u00a0Store covered at room temp for\u00a02 days\u00a0or freeze for\u00a01 month.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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