Magical Unicorn Cheesecake
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This unicorn cheesecake not only looks magical, but it tastes magical too. This funfetti-cheesecake combo is the perfect cake for a unicorn themed party!
If you are looking for the perfect cake for the unicorn-lover in your life, look no further.
Slumber parties, birthday parties, girls’ night in – it doesn’t matter, this unicorn themed dessert is going to be a winner.
Be sure to check out this unicorn snack idea too!
Not only does this unicorn cake look amazing, but it tastes incredible as well.
You’ve got a layer of delicious funfetti cake, followed by a layer of rich and creamy cheesecake. Top it all off with a colorful whipped cream topping and unicorn sprinkles and you’ve got a dessert that is as whimsical and beautiful as a unicorn.
Related: Make your Breakfast Magical with this Amazing Unicorn Bread!
One thing is for sure — any unicorn lover will flip for this beautiful unicorn cheesecake.
Unicorn Cheesecake Supplies
I am not going to lie to you here — this unicorn cheesecake isn’t our typical quick and easy dessert recipe. This funfetti-cheesecake combo does requires some time and effort.
But, I can guarantee it will be worth it. This cake is a thing of beauty!
Start by gathering your ingredients and supplies. You will need the ingredients listed on the recipe card below as well as the following supplies.
Supplies:
- 9 in. springform pan
- parchment paper
- non-stick cooking spray
- icing spatula
- 3 piping bags
Unicorn Sprinkles
We combined several different varieties of sprinkles to make our own unicorn sprinkles. While you could go this route, you could just as easily purchase pre-made unicorn sprinkles such as these or these.
For more unicorn party fun, check out these ideas:
- Unicorn Jello Cups
- Unicorn Cheesecake Bars
- Funfetti Cake Batter Blondies
- Unicorn Pudding Parfaits
- Unicorn Cookies
Unicorn Cheesecake
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Whipped Topping
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream cold
- 4 Tablespoons confectioners sugar
- gel food coloring purple, pink,and blue
- unicorn sprinkles
For the Cheesecake
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- gel food coloring purple, pink,and blue
- 24 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup sour cream
For the Cake
- 15.25 ounces Funfetti cake mix + ingredients listed on box
- 3 Tablespoons unicorn sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Fit a 9" springform pan with parchment paper on the bottom, then cover with a light coating of cooking spray. Set to the side.
- Prepare Funfetti cake mix according to the instructions on the package, with the addition of stirring in 3 tbsp of unicorn sprinkles.
- Pour Funfetti batter into springform pan until it is half full. Bake 23 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove pan from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the cheesecake batter by beating cream cheese and sugar with mixer until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until combined before adding the next. Then add sour cream and vanilla, stirring until combined.
- Divide cheesecake batter evenly into 3 bowls. Use gel food coloring to dye one purple, one pink, and one blue.
- Alternating between colors, scoop each color batter onto the top of the Funfetti cake in the springform pan. Use an icing spatula to smooth out the top if necessary.
- Bake 60 to 70 minutes. Remove pan from oven and allow to cool for 60 minutes on a wire rack before refrigerating until cake is totally chilled (at least 4 hours and up to overnight).
- Once completely chilled, carefully open the springform pan and remove the cheesecake. (It is important to not attempt to remove the cake from the pan until it is completely chilled!)
- Prepare whipped topping by beating heavy whipping cream, vanilla and powdered sugar using a mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form.
- Divide whipped topping into 3 bowls, with one bowl twice as full as the others. Use gel food coloring to dye the largest part pink, and the remaining parts blue and purple.
- Scoop each color whipped topping into its own piping bag. Alternating between all 3 colors, pipe a row of dots around the side of the cake. Use an icing spatula to spread the dots to create a petal look. Repeat until the side of the cake is completely covered.
- Pipe dots of pink whipped topping on top edge of the cheesecake and sprinkle with unicorn sprinkles.
- Place cheesecake back into refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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What a fun idea for a birthday party! My girls would love this!
Awesome idea ! Absolutely love cheesecake ! Great for parties !
Now this is my kind of ice pop! I think this is definitely the way to try fireball for the first time!