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Funfetti Cheesecake Cake

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This Funfetti Cheesecake Cake is a festive and indulgent dessert that layers rich vanilla cheesecake between two fluffy funfetti cake layers, all frosted in vanilla buttercream and topped with colorful sprinkles. It’s the ultimate celebration cake.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours 55 minutes (including chill time)
  • Yield: 12–14 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

For the Cheesecake Layer:

16 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1/4 cup sour cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Funfetti Cake Layers:

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs

1 tbsp vanilla extract

1 cup whole milk

1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles (jimmies)

For the Frosting:

1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened

5 cups powdered sugar

2 tbsp heavy cream or milk

2 tsp vanilla extract

Additional rainbow sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. Make the Cheesecake Layer: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in sour cream and vanilla. Pour batter into pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, until center is set. Cool completely, then chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. Make the Funfetti Cake Layers: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk, starting and ending with the dry mix. Fold in sprinkles. Divide batter between pans and bake 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
  3. Prepare the Frosting: Beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and cream. Beat until light and fluffy.
  4. Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Add chilled cheesecake layer, then top with second cake layer. Frost entire cake with buttercream. Decorate with sprinkles. Chill at least 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

  • Add raspberry jam between layers for a fruity twist.
  • Swap buttercream for cream cheese frosting for a tangier flavor.
  • Only use jimmies for sprinkles—nonpareils may bleed color into batter.
  • Cheesecake and cake layers can be made ahead and frozen separately.
  • Serve chilled or let sit 15 minutes at room temp before serving.

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Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/funfetti-cheesecake-cake/