Breakfast Cream Cheese Snack Cake

Start your day on a sweet note with this irresistible Breakfast Cream Cheese Snack Cake—a soft, buttery cake layered with a luscious cream cheese filling that’s perfectly tangy and sweet, thanks to a hint of lemon juice. This easy-to-make treat combines classic pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and vanilla extract for an indulgent yet homey flavor, while the creamy, velvety center elevates it to bakery-worthy status. With just 20 minutes of prep and a quick 35-minute bake, this snack cake is ideal for weekend brunches, coffee breaks, or a delightful grab-and-go breakfast option. Serve it at room temperature or chilled for a melt-in-your-mouth experience, and don't forget to store any leftovers in the fridge—if there are any!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup whole milk
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with an electric mixer until smooth. Add 2 eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition.

Step 4

Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, followed by the milk. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and set aside.

Step 6

In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, the remaining egg, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat until creamy and well combined.

Step 7

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter in the pan.

Step 8

Carefully dollop the remaining half of the cake batter over the cream cheese layer and gently spread it out as evenly as possible.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.

Step 11

Serve at room temperature or chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1216.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3884.9

Total Fat 197.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 117.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 1089.4mg	0%
Sodium 3749.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 472.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g	0%
Total Sugars 278.2g
Protein 65.3g	0%

Vitamin D 203.5IU	0%
Calcium 596.2mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 1025.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.3%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 48.0%