Caramel Raspberry Cheesecake Cake (Ultra Moist & Indulgent)

1. Description

This is not just cake… this is main character dessert energy

• Rich buttery cake base
• Creamy cheesecake layer in the middle
• Juicy raspberry filling
• Thick caramel drip on top

👉 Texture: soft + creamy + gooey + slightly tangy + rich AF

2. Prep Time & Yield

• Prep: 40 minutes
• Bake: 50–60 minutes
• Chill: 3–4 hours
• Serves: 8

3. Ingredients

Cake Layer

• 200 g all-purpose flour
• 150 g sugar
• 120 g butter (soft)
• 3 eggs
• 120 ml milk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt

Cheesecake Layer

• 250 g cream cheese (softened)
• 70 g sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 60 ml heavy cream

Raspberry Filling

• 200 g raspberries (fresh or frozen)
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water

Caramel Sauce

• 150 g sugar
• 60 g butter
• 100 ml heavy cream
• Pinch of salt

4. Instructions

Step 1: Make Raspberry Filling

1. Cook raspberries + sugar + lemon juice
2. Add cornstarch slurry
3. Simmer until thick and glossy
4. Cool completely

Step 2: Cheesecake Layer

1. Beat cream cheese + sugar until smooth
2. Add egg, vanilla, cream
3. Mix until silky

Step 3: Cake Batter

1. Cream butter + sugar
2. Add eggs one by one
3. Mix in vanilla
4. Add dry ingredients + milk alternately

Step 4: Assemble Before Baking

1. Pour half cake batter into pan
2. Add cheesecake layer
3. Spoon raspberry filling
4. Cover with remaining batter

Step 5: Bake

• Bake at 165°C (330°F) for 50–60 minutes
• Center should be slightly jiggly

Step 6: Chill

• Cool completely
• Refrigerate at least 3 hours

Step 7: Make Caramel

1. Melt sugar until amber
2. Add butter (careful, it bubbles)
3. Add cream slowly
4. Stir smooth + add salt

Step 8: Finish

• Pour caramel over cake
• Let it drip naturally
• Add fresh raspberries on top

5. Pro Tips

• Don’t overbake → keeps center creamy
• Chill before slicing → clean layers
• Use slightly warm caramel for perfect drip
• Add pinch of salt → balances sweetness

6. Variations

Chocolate Version

• Add cocoa powder to cake base

No-Bake Version

• Use biscuit crust + no-bake cheesecake

Berry Mix

• Combine raspberry + blueberry

7. Serving Ideas

• Dessert for dates (this one hits)
• Cafe menu signature item
• Celebration cake