Cake ‘n Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour (4 oz.)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 ounces unsalted butter
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Begin by preparing the cheesecake topping. In a mixing bowl, beat together 8 ounces of cream cheese and 2/3 cup sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add in 1/2 cup sour cream and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. Incorporate 2 large eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully blended before adding the next. Once mixed, set the cheesecake filling aside.
2. Next, move on to the cake batter. Sift together 1 cup of sifted all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in another bowl. In a separate bowl, cream 4 ounces of unsalted butter with 2/3 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Gradually add 2 large eggs, followed by 1 tablespoon of milk and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
3. Grease and flour a deep 9-inch Pyrex pie plate or a 9 x 9-inch square pan. Spread the cake batter evenly across the bottom and up the sides of the pan, ensuring the sides are thinner than the base.
4. Take the prepared cheesecake mixture and spoon it gently over the cake batter, spreading it evenly.
5. Bake the assembled cake and cheesecake mixture in a preheated oven at 325°F for 40-45 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set and a slight jiggle remains in the center.
6. For the sour cream topping, mix 1 cup of sour cream with 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. After 40-45 minutes of baking, carefully spread the sour cream topping over the cheesecake layer, returning it to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan before transferring it to the refrigerator. Chill for at least 4 hours to set fully before serving.