Neapolitan Cheesecake Cake

Sweet layers of cake and a cheesecake center all wrapped in chocolate buttercream frosting. Because the recipe uses boxed cake mixes...it makes two cakes. Luckily the cake freezes beautifully and can be eaten at a later date. Thank you Shugary Sweets



For the cheesecake layer:

2 package (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened

2/3 cup granulated sugar

pinch of salt

2 large eggs

2/3 cup sour cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

 

For the chocolate cake layer:

1 boxed mix for chocolate cake (with ingredients according to package)

 

For the strawberry cake layer:

1 boxed mix for strawberry cake (with ingredients according to package)

 

For the frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

4 cup powdered sugar

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 Tbsp chocolate syrup

3 Tbsp milk

 

• Start with the cheesecake layer:
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Place a large roasting pan with a few inches of water in it on a rack in the lower 2/3 of the oven.
• Prepare 9-inch springform pan by placing a piece of parchment paper on the plate portion of the pan.
• Tighten the ring and set aside.
• Beat cream cheese with granulated sugar for 2-3 minutes until creamy.
• Add in salt and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Beat in sour cream and vanilla extract.
• Pour into prepared 9-inch springform pan.
• Place in preheated oven on middle rack.
• Bake cheesecake for about 50 minutes, until beginning to brown.
• Turn oven off and allow cheesecake to sit in oven for an additional 45-60 minutes.
• Remove from oven and cool completely on counter.
• When cooled, using a butter knife to run along the edges of the pan and release the cheesecake.
• Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and freeze until ready to use.
• Prepare chocolate and strawberry cakes according to package directions, in 9-inch cake pans.
• You will only need one layer of each cake for this recipe, so store the extra cake in the freezer for a later date.
• For the frosting, beat butter for 2-3 minutes until pale yellow.
• Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, chocolate syrup and milk and beat for an additional 5 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
• To assemble place the chocolate layer cake on the cake platter first.
• Remove the plastic wrap from the cheesecake and place top side down over the chocolate cake layer,
• Remove the springform pan plate and peel off the parchment paper from the cheesecake.
• Top with the layer of strawberry cake.
• Cover in chocolate frosting
• Dip fresh strawberries in melted dipping chocolate to use as a garnish.