Step 1

Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan really well on all sides.

Step 2

Mix the base cake layer: In a large bowl mix the yellow cake mix with eggs and butter. Press this into the prepared pan, use your hands or a spatula to spread it over the entire surface.

Step 3

Mix the cheesecake layer: In another bowl, mix together the cream cheese, eggs, vanilla, butter, salt until smooth. Slowly mix in the powdered sugar. Pour over the cake layer in the pan.

Step 4

Bake: Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until edges are golden brown. The middle may sink a bit.

Step 5

Finish and serve: Top with additional powdered sugar. Cut into squares and serve.