Irene's Cream Cheese Placek

Submitted by Chef Gina Calina

"This is a wonderful cake recipe that I got from my sister-in-law's mother-in-law, Irene! She makes it every year for family gatherings and it is so yummy!!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 1 cake
• Serves: 8-12

ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 cup milk

• For Topping

• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 3⁄4 cup flour

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cream together: cream cheese,butter,sugar.
3. Add eggs-beat just until blended.
4. In another bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt & baking soda.
5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to creamed mixture-beating after each addition.
6. Put in a greased & floured 13X9 pan.
7. Mix together topping ingredients and sprinkle on batter.
8. Bake 35 to 40 minutes-do not over bake or will be too dry!