Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Cake

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Absolutely! Here’s a long, rich, and detailed recipe for a Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Cake 🍓🍰, complete with history, ingredients, methods, and heartfelt storytelling for all the dessert lovers out there. This is more than just a recipe—it’s an experience.

🍰 Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Cake

A dreamy dessert that marries creamy cheesecake with fluffy vanilla cake and sweet strawberry bliss.

đź“ś A Sweet Slice of History

Strawberry shortcake has been a beloved American dessert since the mid-19th century, rooted in English traditions where biscuits, cream, and fresh fruit were commonplace. Cheesecake, on the other hand, dates all the way back to ancient Greece. Combining these two iconic desserts into one layered marvel is a modern innovation—one that brings together the tart freshness of strawberries, the rich creaminess of cheesecake, and the soft, buttery perfection of vanilla cake.

This Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Cake is for lovers: lovers of dessert, lovers of strawberries, lovers of each other. It’s a celebration cake—perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, springtime gatherings, or cozy nights in with someone sweet.

❤️ For the Lovers: Why You’ll Fall for This Cake

This cake is built for indulgence:

  • Three Layers: A soft vanilla cake, a luscious cheesecake, and a crown of whipped cream and strawberries.
  • Homemade Strawberry Sauce: Bursting with freshness, this sauce ties the whole cake together.
  • Creamy and Moist: The cheesecake layer adds a decadent twist to the light and airy shortcake feel.

It’s as if your favorite childhood summer dessert grew up, went to Paris, and came back with a refined, irresistible flavor.

đź›’ Ingredients

For the Vanilla Cake Layer

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ÂĽ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup whole milk

For the Cheesecake Layer

  • 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
  • Âľ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

For the Strawberry Compote/Sauce

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • ÂĽ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

For the Whipped Cream Topping

  • 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • ÂĽ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Garnish

  • Fresh whole or halved strawberries
  • Crushed golden Oreos or graham crackers (optional, for crunch)

👩‍🍳 Method & Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cheesecake Layer (Make First, Needs Chilling)

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add sugar and beat again until fully combined and fluffy.
  5. Mix in eggs, one at a time, followed by sour cream, vanilla, and flour.
  6. Pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until center is just set but slightly jiggly.
  8. Let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).

Step 2: Bake the Vanilla Cake Layer

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs, one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  5. Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk, beginning and ending with flour.
  6. Pour into prepared pan, smooth top, and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cool completely.

Step 3: Make the Strawberry Sauce

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
  2. Cook for 10–15 minutes until strawberries break down and the sauce thickens.
  3. Optional: Mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of water and stir in for extra thickness.
  4. Cool and refrigerate.

Step 4: Whip the Cream

  1. Chill your bowl and beaters.
  2. Beat heavy cream on medium-high until soft peaks form.
  3. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form.
  4. Keep chilled.

Step 5: Assemble the Cake

  1. Level the vanilla cake layer if needed.
  2. Place it on a cake plate.
  3. Spread a thin layer of strawberry sauce.
  4. Carefully place the chilled cheesecake layer on top.
  5. Spread another layer of strawberry sauce.
  6. Frost the entire cake with whipped cream.
  7. Decorate with fresh strawberries and a drizzle of sauce on top.
  8. Optional: Press crushed golden Oreos or graham cracker crumbs around the bottom edge for crunch.

🥄 Serving & Storage

  • Chill for at least 1 hour after assembly before slicing for best shape.
  • Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • For clean slices, use a hot knife and wipe between cuts.

🥰 Conclusion: For Lovers, Dreamers & Dessert Devotees

This Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Cake is the kind of dessert that stuns at first sight and wins hearts at first bite. It’s soft, rich, fruity, creamy, and oh-so-luxurious.

Whether you’re making it for a romantic celebration, a Mother’s Day treat, or a Sunday afternoon of pure indulgence, this cake is your edible love letter. Serve it to someone you love—or just yourself, because you deserve it.

If you’d like a printable version, want to turn this into cupcakes, or need a dairy-free adaptation, just let me know! 🍓

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