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Strawberries and Cream Cheesecake Cake Recipe
Emily

Strawberries and Cream Cheesecake Cake

A stunning layer cake that combines moist vanilla cake, creamy cheesecake, fluffy whipped cream, and fresh strawberries for the ultimate strawberries-and-cream dessert.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 8 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 590
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar (for cake)
  • 4 large eggs (for cake)
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract (for cake)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake)
  • 2 large eggs (for cheesecake)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for cheesecake)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • whole strawberries for garnish

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • two 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan and two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. To make the cheesecake: beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla. Pour into springform pan and bake 45–50 minutes until set. Cool completely, then chill for at least 4 hours.
  3. To make the cake: whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Alternate adding dry mixture and milk. Divide into two cake pans and bake 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
  4. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  5. To assemble: place one vanilla cake layer on a serving plate, spread whipped cream, then add the cheesecake layer. Spread more whipped cream and top with sliced strawberries. Add the second cake layer, frost the entire cake with whipped cream, and decorate with whole strawberries.

Notes

Chill the cheesecake layer overnight for easier assembly. Use very cold cream for the best whipped frosting texture. For a sweeter touch, brush the vanilla cakes with simple syrup before stacking. Best enjoyed the same day it’s assembled for freshest berries.