You bake the cheesecake first, then the pound cake on top, and flip the whole thing over before decorating and serving.

Room temperature eggs, cream cheese, and butter are vital to an evenly mixed cheesecake and fluffy pound cake. If you’re in a hurry, place the eggs in a bowl of hot tap water and zap the butter and cream cheese in the microwave in 10-second increments to quickly warm them up.

Finish the cake by sifting over finely ground freeze-dried fruit, instant coffee, cocoa powder, or matcha for a colorful finish.