Indulge your taste buds in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Strawberry Cheesecake Layered Cake. This delightful dessert is a perfect fusion of moist white cake infused with strawberry goodness and a velvety cheesecake layer, all crowned with a luscious Cream Cheese Whipped Frosting. In this article, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of creating this culinary masterpiece that’s bound to elevate any occasion.
Ingredients: Cake:
- Duncan Hines Classic White Cake Mix, 15.25 oz
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 gallon of milk
- Strawberry gelatin mix, 6 oz
- ½ cup mashed strawberries (optional)
Cheesecake:
- 16 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract (optional)
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup thick cream
Cream Cheese Whipped Frosting:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 ¼ cups confectioners’ sugar
Preparations: Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and milk. Whisk until smooth.
- Add strawberry gelatin mix and mashed strawberries, mixing until smooth.
- Coat a cake pan with baking spray, fill with batter (about ¾ full), and bake for 20 minutes or until slightly brown.
- Allow cakes to cool for 5 minutes before removing.
Cheesecake:
- Mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, cornstarch, eggs, and thick cream until well combined.
- Coat a cake pan with baking spray, line with parchment paper, and pour in three cups of cheesecake filling.
- Place the cake pan on a cookie sheet, pour 1.5 cups of water into the sheet, and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until fully cooled.
Cream Cheese Whipped Frosting:
- Beat heavy cream and unsalted butter in a mixing bowl.
- Add confectioners’ sugar and mix until smooth and lump-free.
Assembly:
- Layer cakes on top of each other and frost edges and top with Cream Cheese Whipped Frosting.
- Allow the cake to cool for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Conclusion: In just over an hour, you’ve created a culinary masterpiece that not only satisfies the sweet tooth but also impresses with its visual appeal. The moist white cake layered with strawberry goodness, velvety cheesecake, and crowned with the rich Cream Cheese Whipped Frosting is a symphony of flavors and textures. Whether it’s a special celebration or an ordinary day, our Strawberry Cheesecake Layered Cake is sure to elevate any moment into a sweet and memorable experience. So, gather your ingredients and embark on a journey to create this decadent delight that will have everyone asking for seconds.