Fourth of July Cheesecake Cake

Celebrate with this Fourth of July Cheesecake Cake, a beautiful dessert featuring creamy layers and festive colors.

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Prep Time 1

Cook Time 30

Chilling Time 6

Total Time 7 30

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cheesecake Layer

16 oz cream cheese room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
2 tbsp all-purpose flour omit for gluten-free
2 whole eggs or substitute with flaxseed meal
1 cup sour cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
1 tsp vanilla extract or clear vanilla for a whiter frosting

For the Cake Layers

1 box white cake mix or made-from-scratch recipe
2 tbsp cocoa powder optional
as needed red gel food coloring for vibrant layers
as needed blue gel food coloring for vibrant layers

For the Frosting

1 cup unsalted butter softened
4 cups powdered sugar adjust for preferred sweetness
as needed milk or heavy cream can substitute with coconut milk

Equipment

9-inch springform pan
mixing bowls
Electric mixer
spatula
Measuring Cups and Spoons
Wire rack
Parchment paper

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese with granulated sugar, flour, eggs, sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until smooth.
Pour the cheesecake mixture into a greased springform pan and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the cake batter according to package instructions, adding cocoa powder to half the batter. Color the remaining batter red and blue.
Pour the batters into three prepared 9-inch cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, then cool in the pans for 10 minutes.
Cool the cake layers completely, then wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for about 30 minutes.
Assemble the cake starting with a red layer, then the cheesecake layer, followed by a white cake layer and a blue cake layer.
Beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar, adding milk and vanilla extract for frosting the cake.
Frost the assembled cake and optionally decorate with festive toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for best blending and texture. Use gel food coloring for vibrant results without excess moisture.

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