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Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Cake Recipe

A Sweet Love Affair of Cheesecake and Shortcake

Introduction

Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Cake is more than just a dessert — it’s an indulgent celebration of layers. This dreamy combination of moist vanilla cake, luscious strawberry filling, and a creamy cheesecake center is a tribute to the elegance of classic strawberry shortcake and the richness of New York-style cheesecake. A favorite at birthdays, anniversaries, and romantic evenings, this cake represents everything we love about dessert: flavor, texture, and soul-satisfying sweetness.

History & Formation of the Recipe

Strawberry shortcake dates back to the 19th century, evolving from sweetened biscuits topped with strawberries and cream. Meanwhile, cheesecake traces its roots to ancient Greece, later refined into the creamy dessert we know today. Combining these two into one cake is a modern marvel — a culinary love story between fluffy and rich, light and decadent.

The idea to layer a vanilla cake with a baked cheesecake and fresh strawberries first emerged in gourmet bakeries, and soon made its way into home kitchens due to its irresistible charm.

Ingredients

For the Vanilla Cake Layer:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ 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:

• 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup sour cream

For the Strawberry Filling:

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the Whipped Cream Frosting:

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Garnish (optional but lovely):

• Fresh strawberries, halved
• Graham cracker crumbs or shortbread crumbs
• White chocolate shavings

Instructions

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