Treebeards Butter Cake
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5
Treebeards Butter Cake
Description
This butter cake starts with a yellow cake mix combined with melted butter and an egg to form a cohesive, moist base baked in a 15x10 inch jellyroll pan. The batter is pressed evenly into the pan and partially baked until set.
The cheesecake layer is made by blending cream cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, and a large amount of powdered sugar in two stages to achieve a creamy and well-blended texture. The mixture is spread on top of the baked cake layer and baked again until the cheesecake top is golden and set.
Once cooled, the cake is cut into squares, presenting a distinct bottom cake layer with a rich, smooth cheesecake layer on top. This dessert offers a familiar American butter cake flavor combined with a creamy cheesecake finish that complements the texture and sweetness of the base.
Ingredients
Bottom Layer
- 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix please use Duncan Hines--they are still 15.25 ounces
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 egg
Cheesecake Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 cups powdered sugar divided use
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously spray a jellyroll pan (15 x 10 inches) with nonstick spray.
- To make the bottom layer, use an electric mixer on low speed to blend the dry cake mix, melted butter, and egg until moistened. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pat the mixture into the bottom and sides of the jellyroll pan. Set aside.
- To make the cheesecake layer, use an electric mixer on low speed to blend the cream cheese, eggs, vanilla, and 3 1/2 cups of powdered sugar until moistened. Carefully cover the mixer with a large, clean kitchen towel. Turn the mixer on high for 5 minutes. Return the mixer to low speed and remove the towel.
- Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar and mix on low speed until well blended. Replace the towel, turn the mixer to high speed, and beat for an additional 5 minutes.
- Spread the mixture evenly over the crust in the pan and bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown. When cool, slice into squares.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 485kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 65g | 130% |
| Vitamin A | 580IU | 12% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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