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Easter Cheesecake Cake

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This Easter Cheesecake Cake is the ultimate holiday dessert featuring creamy cheesecake layered between moist vanilla cake and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for Easter brunch, spring parties, and family gatherings, this festive cheesecake cake recipe is rich, beautiful, and guaranteed to impress your guests.

Ingredients

For the Cheesecake Layer

  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

For the Cake Layers

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk

For the Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Decorations

  • Pastel sprinkles
  • Chocolate eggs
  • Whipped cream
  • Colored frosting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • Make the cheesecake layer by beating cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream.
  • Pour cheesecake batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40–45 minutes or until slightly set in the center.
  • Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Prepare the cake batter by creaming butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract.
  • In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture until fully combined.
  • Divide batter evenly between two greased cake pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Let cake layers cool completely.
  • Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
  • Assemble the cake by placing one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting on top.
  • Carefully place the chilled cheesecake layer over the frosting.
  • Add another thin layer of frosting and place the second cake layer on top.
  • Frost the entire cake evenly and decorate with Easter candies, pastel sprinkles, or whipped cream.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.

Notes

Chill the cheesecake thoroughly before assembling to make layering easier.Use a warm knife for clean slices.Boxed cake mix may be substituted for homemade cake layers.Decorate with toasted coconut for an Easter nest effect.Lemon zest or berry filling can add a fresh spring flavor.

Find it online: https://cookibly.com/easter-cheesecake-cake/