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Strawberry Cheesecake Cake

Strawberry Cheesecake Cake

Delicious strawberry cheesecake cake with a creamy cheesecake layer in the middle and rich strawberry flavor.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Freeze Time 4 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 15 slices
Calories 643 kcal

Equipment

  • 9 inch springform pan
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Electric Mixer
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • rubber spatula

Ingredients
  

CHEESECAKE

  • 16 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • cup sour cream
  • cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

STRAWBERRY CAKE

  • 10 ounces frozen whole strawberries
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 6 large egg whites
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • cups cake flour
  • cups granulated sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 12 pieces, at room temperature
  • red food coloring a few drops, optional

FROSTING

  • 12 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup strawberry puree frozen strawberries thawed and blended
  • 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
  • 2 to 3 cups powdered sugar

DECOR

  • fresh strawberries as desired
  • slivers of white chocolate as desired

Instructions
 

PREPARE THE CHEESECAKE LAYER

  • Preheat the oven to 325 F. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to blend the cream cheese until it is smooth and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Mix in the sugar and salt and blend for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl. Add the eggs, one at a time, blending after each addition. Finally, mix in the sour cream, whipping cream, and vanilla.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake the cheesecake for 45 minutes. Let it cool on a wire rack for at least an hour, then freeze completely (4 to 5 hours or overnight).

PREPARE THE CAKE

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray two 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick spray, line with parchment paper, and grease and flour again.
  • Microwave the strawberries in a covered bowl until softened and very juicy, about 5 minutes. Extract the juice and boil until syrupy, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Whisk in the milk, egg whites, and vanilla.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Blend in butter until crumbly. Mix in milk mixture until smooth.
  • Divide the batter between the prepared pans, smooth the tops, and tap the pans to settle.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely.

PREPARE THE FROSTING

  • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the cream cheese and butter, and beat until smooth.
  • Add the vanilla, strawberry puree, and cream, mixing until well combined. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until desired thickness.

ASSEMBLE THE CAKE

  • Place one cake layer on a cake plate. Remove the cheesecake from the freezer, trim if necessary, and place it on top of the cake layer.
  • Add frosting on top of the cheesecake, then place the second cake layer above it.

FROST THE CAKE

  • Apply a crumb coat layer of frosting to the cake and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Add a second layer of frosting if needed, decorate and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Use a boxed mix if preferred. Make sure the cheesecake layer matches the cake layers in size.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 643kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 9gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 131mgSodium: 477mgPotassium: 193mgFiber: 1gSugar: 52gVitamin A: 1371IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 155mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cheesecake cake, strawberry cake, strawberry cheesecake cake
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