Cake Batter Cheesecake

By srumbel

Homemade Cake Batter Cheesecake: Creamy cake batter cheesecake nestled inside a sugar cookie crust. Topped off with whipped cream and birthday cake cookies. A birthday cake addict’s dream come true!
from bakingbeauty.net

Ingredients

• For the Sugar Cookie Crust:
• 1/2 Cup Butter, Softened
• 1/2 Cup White Sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 Tsp Vanilla
• 1 Tsp Baking Soda
• 1 Tsp Salt
• 1 1/4 Cup Flour
• 1/4 Cup Rainbow Sprinkles
• For the Cheesecake
• Cheesecake Layer
• 4 (8 oz) Bricks Cream Cheese, Slightly Softened
• 3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
• 3/4 Cup Yellow Cake Mix
• 2 Tsp Vanilla
• 4 Eggs

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325° F.
For the Cookie Crust:
Spray a 9" cake pan with non stick cooking spray. Set aside.
Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Stir in egg, vanilla, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add flour a little at a time, stirring until just combined. Fold in sprinkles.
Press cookie dough into bottom of cake pan.

For the Cheesecake Filling
In a large mixing bowl stir cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
Stir in cake mix, vanilla, and eggs.
Pour over crust.
Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is nearly set.
Cool for 4-6 hours in the refrigerator. Top with whipped cream, sprinkles, or cookies if desired!

Serves: 8 Large Slices