Description
Classic birthday cake cheesecake blends creamy cheesecake with playful birthday cake layers. Colorful sprinkles and sweet vanilla notes create a nostalgic dessert you’ll eagerly share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 cup boxed cake mix (any flavor)
- 1/2 cup sprinkles
Crust:
- 2 cups graham crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 packages (8 ounces/226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a springform pan by coating the bottom with a mixture of crushed graham crackers and melted butter, pressing firmly to create an even base.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Incorporate vanilla extract, then gently add eggs one at a time, ensuring thorough blending after each addition.
- Introduce sour cream and heavy cream to the mixture, mixing until completely incorporated.
- Gently fold cake mix and colorful sprinkles into the creamy batter, distributing evenly.
- Transfer the vibrant batter into the prepared springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Place in a preheated oven at 325F (163C) and bake for approximately 1 hour, monitoring until the center appears set and slightly firm.
- Once baking is complete, turn off the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool gradually with the door slightly ajar, preventing sudden temperature changes.
- After reaching room temperature, refrigerate the cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours to achieve optimal texture and flavor development.
- Before serving, carefully release the springform pan and slice the chilled cheesecake into elegant portions.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to prevent lumps and create a smooth, creamy texture.
- Use a water bath for even baking and to prevent cracks in the cheesecake surface.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham crackers with gluten-free cookie crumbs or almond flour crust.
- Customize sprinkles and cake mix flavors to match specific birthday themes or personal preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg