Description
Celebrate summer with our delightful Fourth of July Cheesecake Cake, a stunning dessert that will steal the show at any BBQ or gathering! Featuring vibrant red, white, and blue layers, this cake is not only visually appealing but also boasts a creamy cheesecake filling paired with fluffy cake layers. It’s easy to make, perfect for novice bakers, and can be customized for any occasion. Impress your friends and family with this festive treat that combines great flavors with patriotic flair!
Ingredients
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- 2 packages cream cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 15.25 ounce white cake mix
- Water (oil, and eggs according to directions on the box)
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
- Red gel food coloring
- Blue gel food coloring
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 1/2 to 5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 to 5 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and lining them.
- Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth, then mix in flour, eggs, sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla.
- Divide the mixture; color half red and pour into one pan while pouring the plain mixture into another.
- Bake at 325°F for about 60 minutes or until set. Allow cooling completely.
- Prepare your white cake mix according to package directions; add cocoa powder if desired.
- Bake the cake layers as per instructions and let cool on a wire rack.
- Beat butter and powdered sugar to create frosting; add milk to achieve desired consistency.
- Assemble your cake by alternating layers of cake and cheesecake; frost the top and decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg