Description

This dreamy cake is a tribute to sun-drenched afternoons and berry-filled summers. A creamy vanilla cheesecake is sandwiched between soft strawberry cake layers, all wrapped in a light cream cheese whipped frosting. It’s a centerpiece-worthy dessert made for sharing and sweet memory-making.

Ingredients

Scale

Vanilla Cheesecake

24 oz cream cheese

1 cup sugar

3 tbsp flour

1 cup sour cream

1 tbsp vanilla

4 eggs

Strawberry Cake

3/4 cup butter

1 1/2 cups sugar

3/4 cup sour cream

2 tbsp strawberry extract

6 egg whites

2 1/2 cups flour

4 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup strawberry purée

Pink food color

Frosting

16 oz cream cheese

3 cups heavy cream

1 1/4 cups powdered sugar

1 tbsp vanilla

Strawberries for garnish

Instructions

Cheesecake: Mix cream cheese, sugar, flour, sour cream, vanilla, and eggs. Bake at 325°F for 60–70 mins. Chill.

Cake: Cream butter, sugar, sour cream, and extract. Add egg whites. Mix dry ingredients and add alternately with milk and purée. Bake in two pans at 350°F for 25–30 mins.

Frosting: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Slowly add cold cream until fluffy.

Assemble: Layer cake, cheesecake, then cake. Frost and top with berries.

Prep Time: 45 mins
Chill Time: 4 hrs
Cook Time: 90 mins

Nutrition

Calories: 550
Sugar: 34g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 22g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 140mg