Description
Indulge in the flavors of spring with this delightful Spring Cheesecake Cake. Layers of moist vanilla cake sandwich a creamy cheesecake layer, all frosted with a rich buttercream and adorned with fresh berries and edible flowers. Perfect for Easter or any springtime celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
For the vanilla cake layers:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
For the cheesecake layer:
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For garnish:
- Fresh berries
- Edible flowers
- Lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Cheesecake Layer: Preheat oven to 325°F. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla. Bake in a springform pan.
- Vanilla Cake Layers: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk. Bake in cake pans.
- Frosting: Beat butter, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, cream, and salt until fluffy.
- Assembly: Layer cake, cheesecake, then cake. Frost and garnish.
Notes
- Make the cheesecake layer a day ahead for easier assembly.
- Add food coloring for a pastel spring look.
- Try strawberry or lemon curd between layers for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
