Yellow Chess Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• Yellow cake mix: 1 (18.25 oz) box
• Eggs: 4 large
• Butter or margarine, melted: 1/2 cup (1 stick)
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
• Cream cheese, softened: 8 oz
• Sugar: 1 cup
• Sour cream: 1 cup
• All-purpose flour: 1/2 cup
• Milk: 1/4 cup
• Cinnamon, optional: 1/2 teaspoon

Preparation Time:

• 20 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 1 hour

Difficulty Level:

• 2 out of 5 (simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

For the Yellow Cake Layer: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan. 3. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. 4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

For the Cream Cheese Layer: 1. While the cake is baking, in a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. 2. Add the sour cream, flour, and milk. Mix until well combined.

For Assembly: 1. Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese layer over the top. 2. Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 450 per serving
• Fat: 25 grams
• Saturated fat: 15 grams
• Cholesterol: 120 milligrams
• Sodium: 400 milligrams
• Carbohydrates: 50 grams
• Dietary fiber: 2 grams
• Sugar: 30 grams
• Protein: 6 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and tangy
• Creamy and rich
• Moist and flavorful
• Yellow and white in color

User Comments:

• "This cake was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese layer was to die for."
• "The combination of yellow cake and cream cheese was perfect. It was a hit at my party."
• "I loved the cinnamon on top. It added a nice touch of spice."
• "This cake was so easy to make. I was able to do it in under an hour."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to let the cake cool completely before adding the cream cheese layer. Otherwise, the cream cheese will melt.
• To make the cake even easier, you can use a pre-made yellow cake mix.
• If you don't have cinnamon on hand, you can substitute with nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice.