Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Cake Recipe

Step 1: Make the Cheesecake Layer

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each.
4. Mix in vanilla and sour cream until smooth.
5. Pour into pan and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the center is set.
6. Cool completely, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours (or overnight).

Step 2: Make the Vanilla Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light.
4. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
5. Alternately add flour mixture and milk, beginning and ending with flour.
6. Divide between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.
7. Let cool completely.

Step 3: Prepare the Strawberry Filling

1. In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until thickened (about 5–7 minutes).
3. Cool completely.

Step 4: Assemble the Cake

1. Place one vanilla cake layer on a plate.
2. Spread half the strawberry filling on top.
3. Place the chilled cheesecake layer on top.
4. Spread remaining strawberry filling.
5. Add the second vanilla cake layer.

Step 5: Make and Apply Whipped Cream Frosting

1. Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to stiff peaks.
2. Frost the entire cake with whipped cream.
3. Decorate with strawberries, graham crumbs, or white chocolate.

Conclusion: Love in Every Layer

This Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Cake isn’t just baked — it’s crafted. Each layer tells a story: of sweetness, of smoothness, of strawberries picked under the sun and cream whipped with joy. It’s a cake for lovers — of food, of tradition, and of one another.

Whether you’re making it for a birthday, Valentine’s Day, or a simple summer picnic, it brings hearts closer, one bite at a time.

For Lovers of All Kinds

This

cake has been shared between newlyweds, friends on balconies, children at birthdays, and mothers on Mother’s Day. It’s a cake made to be remembered. So bake it, serve it, and let it be part of your sweetest memories.