Description
Raspberry Cheesecake Cake is a layered dessert masterpiece that combines the creamy richness of raspberry-infused cheesecake with the fluffy texture of vanilla cake. This cake offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, making it a stunning centerpiece for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake layer)
- 2 large eggs (for cheesecake layer)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake layer)
- 1 ½ cups fresh raspberries or thawed frozen raspberries
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Lower oven temperature to 325°F (162°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, and mix well. Stir in cornstarch if using. Gently fold in raspberries.
- Pour cheesecake mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are set but center slightly jiggles. Let cool in oven for 1 hour, then chill for at least 4 hours.
- To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Add the cheesecake layer on top, followed by the second cake layer.
- Optional: Frost with whipped cream or cream cheese frosting and garnish with raspberries and mint leaves.
Notes
- Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- Substitute vegan butter and dairy-free cream cheese for a dairy-free option.
- Let all layers cool completely before assembling to prevent melting or collapse.
- Optional garnishes like whipped cream and mint elevate presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Raspberry Cheesecake Cake, layered cake, cheesecake layer, raspberry dessert, special occasion cake