Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs (room temperature)
• ¾ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

For the Frosting:

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon milk (or as needed)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Prepare wet mixture: In another bowl, beat the eggs, vegetable oil, sour cream, vanilla extract, and softened cream cheese until smooth.
4. Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined—do not overmix.
5. Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool the cake: Let the cake cool completely before frosting.

For the Frosting

1. Beat cream cheese and butter: In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
2. Add sugar and vanilla: Gradually mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fluffy.
3. Adjust texture: Add milk as needed to reach your desired consistency.
4. Frost the cake: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
5. Serve and enjoy: Slice and serve the cake. Enjoy the creamy, rich flavor!