Description
Indulge in this delightful Strawberries and Cream Cheesecake Cake, featuring layers of moist cake, fresh strawberry filling, and a rich cheesecake layer, all topped with fluffy whipped cream. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- Cake Layers:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Strawberry Filling:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped Cream Frosting:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with sour cream and milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly among prepared pans. Smooth tops with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.
- For the strawberry filling, combine diced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the strawberry filling over the cake layer. Carefully spread the cheesecake layer over the strawberry filling.
- Place the second cake layer on top of the cheesecake layer. Spread remaining strawberry filling over the cake layer.
- Top with the third cake layer. Refrigerate while preparing the whipped cream frosting.
- For the whipped cream frosting, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with whipped cream frosting. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Allow the cake to chill in the refrigerator for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes