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Cheesecake Dessert Cake

Cheesecake Dessert Cake

Layered vanilla cake with a baked cheesecake center and cream cheese frosting
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 12

INGREDIENTS

Cheesecake Layer

  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 tsp salt.

Vanilla Cake Layers

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream.

Cream Cheese Frosting and Assembly

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 to 2 tbsp milk as needed
  • fresh berries for garnish optional.

INSTRUCTIONS

Bake Cheesecake Layer

  • heat oven to 325 F and line an 8 inch round pan with parchment and lightly grease
  • beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth then mix in flour and salt
  • add eggs one at a time just until combined then mix in vanilla and sour cream
  • pour into pan and bake until edges are set and center slightly jiggles about 40 to 50 minutes
  • cool to room temperature then refrigerate at least 4 hours until fully set.

Bake Cake Layers

  • heat oven to 350 F and grease and line two 8 inch round pans
  • whisk flour baking powder baking soda and salt
  • beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy then beat in eggs and vanilla
  • mix in dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk and sour cream just until combined
  • divide batter between pans and bake until a toothpick comes out clean about 22 to 28 minutes
  • cool in pans 10 minutes then turn out and cool completely.

Frost and Assemble

  • beat cream cheese and butter until smooth then gradually beat in powdered sugar vanilla and salt and thin with milk to spreading consistency
  • level cake layers if needed and place one cake layer on a board then spread a thin layer of frosting
  • add chilled cheesecake layer and spread a thin layer of frosting
  • top with second cake layer then frost top and sides and chill 30 to 60 minutes before slicing.

Notes

1. Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture. Chill or freeze the cheesecake layer briefly for easier stacking. Substitute buttermilk with 1 cup milk plus 1 tbsp lemon juice rested 5 minutes. Add lemon zest to the cheesecake layer for a brighter flavor

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 30g