Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake
Indulge in the luscious layers of this Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake, a show-stopping dessert that combines a moist vanilla sponge with a velvety cream cheese filling and the fresh, fruity sweetness of ripe strawberries. Perfect for special occasions or a decadent treat, this recipe features a fluffy homemade cake base paired with a light whipped cream and cream cheese filling that melts in your mouth. Finished with a glossy strawberry jam drizzle and topped with vibrant sliced strawberries, this cake is as visually stunning as it is delicious. With just 40 minutes of prep and a balance of classic ingredients like vanilla, butter, and cream cheese, this summer-ready dessert is easy to assemble yet irresistibly elegant.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 2.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 16 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- 1.25 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 0.5 cups Strawberry jam
- 1 tablespoon Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round 9-inch cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy release.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the softened butter, eggs, milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed until the batter is smooth and creamy. Avoid overmixing.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
While the cakes cool, prepare the cream cheese filling by beating the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of cream cheese filling on top, followed by a layer of sliced fresh strawberries.
Place the second cake layer on top and spread another layer of cream cheese filling over the entire cake, smoothing it with a spatula.
In a small saucepan, heat the strawberry jam with 1 tablespoon of water over low heat until slightly thinned. Allow it to cool slightly, then drizzle it over the top of the cake. Arrange the remaining sliced strawberries on top for decoration.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the layers to set. Slice and enjoy your Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7123 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 366.1 g | 469% | |
| Saturated Fat | 218.9 g | 1094% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1590 mg | 530% | |
| Sodium | 4162 mg | 181% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 881.0 g | 320% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 612.9 g | ||
| Protein | 90.7 g | 181% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.9 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 971 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 19.6 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 1866 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
