"Far less dense (and far more flavorful) than a traditional pound cake, the Philly fluff cake is known for its ethereally light, fluffy texture...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 Tbsp. plus ½ cup vegetable shortening, room temperature
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1 Tbsp. plus 2 cups (250 g) bleached all-purpose flour
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2¼ cups (450 g) granulated sugar
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2 tsp. baking powder
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2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt
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8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
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6 large eggs, room temperature
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2 tsp. vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
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¼ cup (28 g) powdered sugar
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A 9"-diameter tube pan (15-cups)