Description
This Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Cake is a delightful blend of tender strawberry cake layers, a creamy cheesecake center, and rich cream cheese frosting topped with a crunchy strawberry crumble. Perfectly balancing fruity sweetness and creamy texture, this dessert shines at spring and summer celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberry Cake Layers
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 (3 oz) box strawberry gelatin
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup mashed strawberries
Cheesecake Layer
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
Strawberry Shortcake Crumble Topping
- 15 Golden Oreos, crushed
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 (3 oz) box strawberry gelatin powder
Instructions
- Make the cheesecake layer: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream until fully combined. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 40–45 minutes until the center is just set. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Make the strawberry cake layers: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, strawberry gelatin, oil, eggs, milk, and mashed strawberries. Beat for 2 minutes until smooth. Divide evenly between the pans and bake for 25–28 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Make the frosting: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream until fluffy and spreadable.
- Assemble the cake: Place one strawberry cake layer on a serving plate. Carefully remove the chilled cheesecake from the springform pan and place it on top. Add the second strawberry cake layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake with cream cheese frosting.
- Make the crumble topping: Combine crushed Golden Oreos with melted butter and strawberry gelatin powder. Mix until evenly coated. Sprinkle generously over the top and sides of the frosted cake.
Notes
- For clean slices, chill the assembled cake for 1 hour before cutting.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- This showstopper is perfect for spring and summer celebrations.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 52g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
