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


 

This showstopping cake layers fluffy vanilla sponge, creamy no-bake cheesecake, and fresh strawberries—all wrapped in whipped cream frosting! Perfect for birthdays, summer parties, or when you want to impress.


Why You’ll Love This Recipe ❤️

✅ Best of both worlds – cheesecake + strawberry shortcake!
✅ No-bake cheesecake layer (no water bath, no stress)
✅ Light yet decadent
✅ Make-ahead friendly


Ingredients You’ll Need 🛒

*(Serves 12-16)*

For the Vanilla Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ¾ cup milk

For the No-Bake Cheesecake Layer:

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 cup heavy cream, whipped

For the Strawberry Filling:

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

  • 2 tbsp sugar

  • 1 tsp lemon juice

For the Whipped Cream Frosting:

  • 2 cups heavy cream, cold

  • ½ cup powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Garnish:

  • Whole strawberries

  • Shortbread crumbs


Step-by-Step Instructions 👩‍🍳