Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
Beat the Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until fully combined.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Be cautious not to overmix.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before removing the sides of the pan.
Make the Glaze (optional): In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk or cream until smooth.
Glaze the Cake (optional): Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
