Christmas Funfetti Cheesecake Layer Cake

 

Introduction

This Christmas Funfetti Cheesecake Layer Cake  is the ultimate festive showstopper! With layers of fluffy funfetti cake, creamy cheesecake, and red & green frosting, it’s perfect for holiday gatherings .

 Ingredients

 Cheesecake Layer

•  Cream cheese
•  Sugar
•  Eggs + egg yolk
•  Sour cream
•  Vanilla extract
•  Flour
•  Heavy cream

 Funfetti Cake Layers

•  White cake mix
•  Milk
•  Eggs
•  Melted butter
•  Vanilla extract
•  Red & green sprinkles

 Frosting

•  Butter
•  Powdered sugar
•  Milk
•  Vanilla extract
•  Cocoa powder
•  Salt
•  Red gel food coloring

 Ganache

•  White chocolate chips
•  Heavy cream
•  Green gel food coloring

 Instructions

 

 Cheesecake Layer

1.  Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray and line an 8-inch round cake pan.
2.  Beat cream cheese, sugar, and flour. Add eggs one at a time.
3.  Mix in sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla.
4.  Pour into pan, place in roasting pan with water, and bake 32–38 mins.
5.  Cool and refrigerate overnight.

 Funfetti Cake Layers

1.  Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray and line two 8-inch pans.
2.  Mix cake mix, milk, butter, eggs, and vanilla. Beat 1 min low, 2 min medium.
3.  Fold in sprinkles. Divide into pans and bake 28–38 mins.
4.  Cool in pans 30 mins, then remove and cool completely.

 Frosting

1.  Beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, cocoa, and salt.
2.  Mix on high 4 mins until fluffy. Add red gel coloring.

 Assembly

1.  Place one cake layer, add frosting, then cheesecake layer.
2.  Frost cheesecake, top with second cake layer, and frost entire cake.
3.  Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

 Ganache

1.  Heat cream and pour over white chocolate. Let sit 3 mins, then whisk smooth.
2.  Add green gel coloring. Drizzle over cake edges for drip effect.

 Pro Tip

Refrigerate overnight for BEST flavor and texture! 

 Conclusion

This festive cake is creamy, colorful, and unforgettable—a holiday masterpiece to share and enjoy .