the Best Strawberry Cheesecake Cake Recipe
This Strawberry Cheesecake Cake combines moist strawberry cake layers with a rich cheesecake center and creamy frosting for the ultimate dessert!
Ingredients
Strawberry Cake Layers
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh strawberries finely chopped or mashed
Cheesecake Layer
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar to taste
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh strawberries
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles
Instructions
Strawberry Cake Layers
- - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- - In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil, water, and mashed strawberries. Mix until smooth.
- - Divide the batter evenly between pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- - Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Cheesecake Layer
- - Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- - Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream. Mix until combined.
- - Pour into a lined 9-inch round pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes, until edges are set.
- - Cool completely and refrigerate until firm.
Assemble & Frost
- - Layer one strawberry cake layer, the cheesecake, then the second cake layer.
- - Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- - Gradually add powdered sugar until desired sweetness and consistency.
- - Frost the entire cake and decorate with toppings.
Notes
- For best results, chill the cake for 1–2 hours before slicing.
- You can freeze individual slices for up to 1 month.
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.