Description
A delightful dessert that combines the rich creaminess of cheesecake with the light texture of cake, topped with fresh raspberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (slightly beaten)
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (halved)
- 2 tbsp raspberry jam
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Red food coloring (optional)
- 1 box white cake mix
- Eggs, oil, water (as listed on the cake mix box)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, not thawed)
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries (halved)
- 3–4 tsp flour (to toss the berries)
- 16 oz full-fat brick-style cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 1/2 – 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp grated lemon zest
- Fresh berries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Wrap the pan in a double layer of aluminum foil.
- Beat cream cheese for 2 minutes, then add sugar and flour, mixing until smooth.
- Mix in vanilla, followed by the eggs, raspberry jam, sour cream, and heavy cream. Add red food coloring if desired.
- Fold in the raspberries and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Place the pan into a roasting pan and pour boiling water halfway up the sides. Bake for 45-55 minutes until set in the center.
- Cool the cheesecake to room temperature, then refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans, lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions.
- Toss the berries in flour to coat, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Divide the batter between the two pans and bake for 28-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before assembly.
- Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add vanilla, salt, and lemon zest. Gradually add powdered sugar until you reach the desired sweetness and consistency. Mix until smooth.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a thin layer of frosting on top.
- Add the raspberry cheesecake layer and another thin layer of frosting.
- Top with the second cake layer and frost the entire cake with remaining frosting.
- Garnish with fresh berries if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes before cutting. Enjoy!
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter. Tossing berries in flour helps prevent them from sinking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesecake, cake, dessert, raspberry, berries, baking