Lilac cheesecake cake

A Lilac Cheesecake Cake combines the creaminess of cheesecake with the delicate floral aroma of lilac. Here's a beautiful and flavorful recipe:

Lilac Cheesecake Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Cheesecake Layer:

• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp lilac syrup (or culinary-grade lilac extract)

For the Cake Layers:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup whole milk
• 1 tbsp lilac syrup (or lilac extract)

For the Lilac Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp lilac syrup (or lilac extract)
• Purple food coloring (optional, for color)

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Cheesecake Layer

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 9-inch round springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
2. Mix the cheesecake batter: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and lilac syrup.
3. Bake: Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight).

Step 2: Prepare the Cake Layers

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
4. Add eggs and lilac syrup: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and lilac syrup (or extract).
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
6. Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 3: Prepare the Lilac Frosting

1. Cream the butter and cream cheese: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
2. Add powdered sugar and lilac syrup: Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Mix in the lilac syrup (or extract) and add a few drops of purple food coloring if desired.

Step 4: Assemble the Lilac Cheesecake Cake

1. Layer the cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and place it on top of the first cake layer.
2. Add the second cake layer: Place the second cake layer on top of the cheesecake.
3. Frost the cake: Frost the top and sides of the cake with the lilac cream cheese frosting, smoothing it out with a spatula.
4. Optional garnish: Decorate with fresh lilac blossoms (make sure they're edible and pesticide-free) or a light dusting of powdered sugar.

Chill the cake for at least an hour before serving. This lilac cheesecake cake is an elegant and fragrant dessert that’s sure to impress! Enjoy!