This pumpkin cheesecake cake is a combination of moist pumpkin cake and cheesecake swirled into one! It is topped with whipped cream cheese. This is an easier version of making a pumpkin cheesecake.

One slice of pumpkin cheesecake cake on a plate.

When I wanted to develop this recipe, I wanted pumpkin cake and cheesecake swirled together in one slice! I used my carrot cake cheesecake recipe as a base and used pumpkin instead. This time I wanted to make sure it looked more swirly! The result was SO good. The whipped cream cheese on top also really pulls it together, it is mostly a stabilized whipped cream.

Side view of cake.

Tips for making the cake

Here are my tips, so yours turns out like this recipe!

  • Tip 1: Make the cheesecake batter first because you don’t want the pumpkin cake batter with the rising agents to sit and rise while you are making the cheesecake batter.
  • Tip 2: Make sure to spoon and level the flour. If you stick the measuring cup into the flour, it can compact it and cause the cake part to be dry.
  • Tip 3: The pumpkin batter will be pretty thick, this is normal.
Pumpkin cake batter in a bowl.
To get a brighter orange color, I used light brown sugar.
Cheesecake batter in a bowl.
Make sure to mix the eggs on low speed, otherwise it can introduce air bubbles which cause the cheesecake to rise fast and then collapse quickly in the oven.
Bottom layer of pumpkin cake and cheesecake swirled together.
For the first layer, lay 1/3rd of the pumpkin batter. Then, dollop half of the cheesecake batter and pumpkin batter on top of each other. Then, swirl it.
Pumpkin and cheesecake swirled together in a pan.
Repeat that with the rest of the batters. Make sure the pumpkin batter is swirled in well on top.

How to decorate the cake

Baked cake on a wood board.
You will notice the cake is cracked. This is because the pumpkin cake will rise through the cheesecake batter while baking. This will cause cracks. It is okay because it will be covered.
Decorated cake on a wood board.
Spread 1 cup of whipped cream cheese over the top of the cake. Then, use a french star tip to pipe dollops on top. This is optional, you could just spread the entire whipped cream on top instead.
One slice of cake on its side on a plate.

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One slice of pumpkin cheesecake cake on a plate.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Cake

This pumpkin cheesecake cake is a combination of pumpkin cake and cheesecake swirled into one! It is made in a springform pan with a moist pumpkin cake and cheesecake batter swirled together. It is topped with whipped cream cheese.
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Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Chilling Time: 6 hours
Servings: 16 slices

Ingredients
 
 

Cheesecake

  • 16 oz Cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup White granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream, room temperature or greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Heavy cream, room temperature
  • 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • 2 Large eggs, room temperature

Pumpkin Cake

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 2 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp Ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Oil, canola or vegetable
  • 3/4 cup Brown sugar, packed light or dark
  • 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream, room temperature or greek yogurt
  • 1 Large egg, room temperature
  • 15 oz Pumpkin puree can

Whipped Cream Cheese

  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • 4 oz Cream cheese, room temperature

Instructions
 

Cheesecake

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with baking spray. Line the bottom with a parchment paper circle. Spray again.
  • Using a mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar on high speed for 2 minutes.
    16 oz Cream cheese, 1/2 cup White granulated sugar
  • Add sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla and mix on medium until combined. Add the eggs and mix on low speed until just combined. Take off the mixer and scrape the bowl and mix with a baking rubber spatula. Set aside.
    1/2 cup Sour cream, 1/4 cup Heavy cream, 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract, 2 Large eggs

Pumpkin Cake

  • In a medium bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside. On a dinner plate, spread the pumpkin puree. Use 8 sheets of paper towels, use 2 at a time and press into the puree. Do this 4 times to soak up some of the moisture.
    2 cups All-purpose flour, 1 tsp Baking powder, 1/2 tsp Baking soda, 2 tsp Ground cinnamon, 1 tsp Pumpkin pie spice, 1/2 tsp Ground ginger, 1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp Salt, 15 oz Pumpkin puree can
  • Using a mixer, mix the oil, brown sugar, vanilla, sour cream, and pumpkin puree. Add in the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined. Scrape the bowl.
    1/2 cup Oil, 3/4 cup Brown sugar, 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract, 1/2 cup Sour cream, 1 Large egg
  • Spread 1/3rd of the pumpkin batter on the bottom layer of the pan (this will act as the crust). Use a large cookie scoop to scoop half of the cheesecake batter on top of the pumpkin. Use half of the remaining pumpkin batter and scoop on top of the cheesecake batter. Use a butter knife to swirl it together. Repeat with the remaining cheesecake batter and pumpkin batter and swirl it on top.
  • Bake for 55-65 minutes. The edges will be set and the middle will have a slight jiggle. No water bath needed. The cake will crack due to the cake rising and pushing through the cheesecake.
  • Turn off the oven, prop open the door, and let cool for 20 minutes. Take out of the oven and place pan on a wire rack. Don't take off the pan until after the chill time. Cool the cake completely before covering with foil. Chill in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight.

Whipped Cream Cheese

  • In a metal bowl with a whisk attachment, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla on high speed until soft peaks forms.
    1 cup Heavy cream, 1/4 cup Powdered sugar, 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • In a separate bowl using a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese for 1 minutes. Then, add the cream cheese to whipped cream. Then, beat on high speed until stiff peaks form. *Make sure to beat the cream cheese separately because if added whole it will be clumpy in the whipped cream and cause the whipped cream to split.
    4 oz Cream cheese
  • Take the cake out of the fridge and remove the pan and parchment paper. Spread 1 cup of whipped cream cheese over the top. Then, use a French star tip ( I used Wilton 6B) to pipe dollops on top. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Notes

Flour- Make sure flour is spooned and leveled or use a kitchen scale. Compacted flour can dry out the cake.
High altitude baking- Add an extra 2 TBSP of flour.
Pull out dairy ingredients 2 hours before baking.
Calories: 410kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 65mg, Sodium: 259mg, Potassium: 172mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 20g, Vitamin A: 4976IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 97mg, Iron: 1mg
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