If you’re not a fan of rich chocolate desserts, your sweet tooth might crave buttery pound cake or fluffy angel food instead. Personally, I prefer more savory desserts like crème brûlée and cream cheese bars. So when I came across Philly Fluff, a cream cheese-based pound cake on social media, I was intrigued.
Philly Fluff may sound like a cheesesteak topping or a dessert from Philadelphia, but it’s actually named after Philadelphia Cream Cheese, the main ingredient. TikToker @bossladykitchenoc explained that Philly Fluff originated in a famous New York bakery.
To make Philly Fluff, you’ll need cream cheese, butter, shortening, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. I tried making it at home and found it to be a simple dessert to prepare.
First, I mixed softened butter, cream cheese, and shortening until fluffy. Then, I combined the dry ingredients and added them to the wet mixture. Next, I mixed in the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract before baking the batter in a greased bundt pan.
Once baked and cooled, I dusted the cake with powdered sugar. The result was a light and fluffy cake with a buttery, sweet flavor.
Natale’s Summit Bakery in New Jersey is known for their Philly Fluff variations like blueberry, apple, and chocolate. I can see Philly Fluff becoming a regular dessert in my home due to its light and airy texture.
Philly Fluff is a great option for those who enjoy cream cheese desserts. Whether served with strawberries and whipped cream or customized with chocolate chips or blueberries, this cake offers endless possibilities for a delicious treat.
Fluffy Fluff is definitely worth making, so make sure to have those blocks of cream cheese prepared. Check out the Recipe. Read the full article on ALLRECIPES.
