Description
Indulge in the delightful Spring Cheesecake Cake, a perfect treat for any celebration. This layered dessert combines a creamy cheesecake center between two moist and flavorful cake layers, all frosted to perfection. With a hint of lemon and the option to add pastel colors for a springtime touch, it’s a show-stopping dessert that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cake Layers:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- pastel food coloring (optional for spring flair)
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
For Decorating (Optional):
- Fresh berries
- edible flowers
- pastel sprinkles
- lemon slices
Instructions
- Make the Cheesecake Layer: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla. Pour into the pan and bake for 35–40 minutes. Cool and chill.
- Make the Cake Layers: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, zest, and vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk. Divide batter for coloring, bake, and cool.
- Make the Frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and cream.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer, add cheesecake layer, then second cake layer. Frost with cream cheese frosting and decorate. Chill before serving.
Notes
- Level cake layers if needed with dental floss or a serrated knife.
- Cheesecake layer can be made a day ahead for easier assembly.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
