Dive into the festive world of this Funfetti Cheesecake Cake! With layers of vibrant funfetti cake, creamy cheesecake, and fluffy frosting, it’s the perfect centerpiece for any celebration.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
10 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
1⅓ cups sugar
1 large whole egg
3 large egg whites
⅔ cup whole milk
⅓ cup sour cream
1½ tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp almond extract
⅔ cup rainbow sprinkles
For the Frosting:
16 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
3-3½ cups powdered sugar
½ cup rainbow sprinkles, plus more for topping
For the Cheesecake:
Ingredients typically include cream cheese, sugar, flour, eggs, egg yolk, sour cream, vanilla
Directions:
Cheesecake Creation: Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and flour, then eggs one at a time, and mix in the sour cream and vanilla. Pour into a prepared pan and bake in a water bath at 325°F until just set. Freeze overnight.
Cake Crafting: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in the egg and egg whites. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk/sour cream mixture, ending with dry ingredients. Fold in vanilla, almond extracts, and rainbow sprinkles. Bake the batter in two pans at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
Frosting Formation: Cream the cream cheese and butter. Add vanilla and gradually beat in powdered sugar to desired consistency. Fold in rainbow sprinkles.
Assembling the Masterpiece: Start with a cake layer, add frosting, then the cheesecake layer. Frost again, add the second cake layer, and cover the entire cake with frosting.
Final Flourishes: Decorate with extra rainbow sprinkles.
Celebrate any special occasion with this show-stopping Funfetti Cheesecake Cake, guaranteed to delight guests with its cheerful look and delicious layers!
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 45-50 minutes | Total Time: 6-7 hours (including chilling) | Servings: 12