Red, White and Blue Cheesecake Cake

INGREDIENTS

2 8 ounce packages

cream cheese, at room temperature

2/3 cup

granulated white sugar

salt

large eggs

1/3 cup

sour cream

1/3 cup

heavy whipping cream

1 tsp

vanilla extract Cake

1 stick

unsalted butter, softened, plus more for cake pans and parchment

2 cups

All Purpose Flour

1 tbsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

fine salt

1 1/2 cups

granulated white sugar

large eggs, at room temperature

1 cup

whole milk

1 tsp

vanilla extract

concentrated gel paste- classic red and royal blue (*SEE TIPS BELOW)

Frosting

1 stick

unsalted butter, softened

4 oz

cream cheese, at room temperature

5 cups

powdered sugar

1/4 tsp

fine salt

to 4 tablespoons whole milk

1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

sprinkles, optional