Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Cake – The Ultimate Dessert Mashup! 🍓🍰


 

1. Bake the Vanilla Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round pans.

  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.

  3. Beat butter + sugar until fluffy. Add eggs + vanilla.

  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients + milk.

  5. Divide batter between pans. Bake 20-25 mins. Cool completely.

2. Make the Cheesecake Layer

  1. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

  2. Fold in whipped cream.

  3. Spread over one cooled cake layer. Chill 1 hour.

3. Macerate Strawberries

  1. Toss strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Let sit 15 mins.

4. Assemble the Cake

  1. Place plain cake layer on a plate. Top with cheesecake layer.

  2. Arrange strawberries over cheesecake. Add second cake layer.

  3. Frost entire cake with whipped cream.

5. Decorate & Chill

  • Garnish with whole strawberries and shortbread crumbs.

  • Refrigerate 4+ hours (best overnight).


Pro Tips for Success 💡

🍓 Extra flavor? Brush cake layers with strawberry syrup.
⏳ Save time? Use store-bought sponge cake.
🧊 Clean slices? Dip knife in hot water before cutting.
🎂 Taller cake? Triple the cheesecake layer!


Serving Suggestions 🍽️

  • With: Sparkling rosé or iced tea

  • For parties: Add edible flowers for Instagram-worthy flair


Final Thoughts ✨

This strawberry shortcake cheesecake cake is summer on a plate—creamy, fruity, and impossible to resist. Warning: You’ll be asked for the recipe all season! 😉