California Pizza Kitchen Butter Cake Recipe
The secret to perfecting the CPK Butter Cake copycat recipe lies in the precise combination of quality ingredients and the correct baking technique.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Almond extract
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 4 Large eggs, room temperature
- Non-stick cooking spray (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Use non-stick cooking spray to generously grease a 10-inch springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 2 cups of granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add 4 ounces of cream cheese and blend with butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in 4 large eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract if desired, to enhance the buttery flavor profile with a mild aromatic touch.
- Sift together 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon of cream of tartar, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the cream cheese mixture on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
- Transfer the cake batter to the prepared springform pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 55 to 65 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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