Description
A joyful dessert featuring layers of fluffy funfetti cake interspersed with creamy cheesecake and vibrant sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Funfetti Cake Layers:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3 large egg whites
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2/3 cup rainbow sprinkles
- Buttercream Frosting:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 to 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add sugar and flour, mixing well. Whisk eggs and yolk, incorporate in stages. Add sour cream and vanilla. Pour cheesecake batter into a prepared 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes until jiggly. Cool for 15 minutes, then freeze overnight.
- Make the Cake Layers: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, add egg and egg whites. Gradually add flour mixture, followed by milk, sour cream, vanilla, and almond extract. Fold in sprinkles. Divide batter into pans and bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool and transfer to wire racks.
- Prepare Buttercream Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla, gradually mix in powdered sugar until desired thickness. Beat on medium-high until fluffy, fold in sprinkles.
- Assemble the Cake: Start with one cake layer, spread frosting on top, place frozen cheesecake layer, add more frosting, top with second cake layer and coat with remaining frosting. Decorate with sprinkles.
Notes
Let the cheesecake cool gradually to prevent cracks. Use room temperature ingredients for better consistency. Experiment with different flavored extracts for the frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg