Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Cake
Ingredients
Cake Layers
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened and cut into 1 Tbsp pieces
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup strawberry puree cooled
- Pink food coloring optional
- 1 3 oz box strawberry gelatin mix
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz 2 packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Frosting
- 16 oz 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz 1 package cream cheese, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar
Strawberry Crumble Topping
- 24 Golden Oreo cookies crushed
- 1/4 cup thawed whipped topping
- 3 tablespoons strawberry gelatin powder
Instructions
Cheesecake
- Preheat oven to 350°F degrees. Prepare an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray.
- Set aside.
- In a stand mixer bowl, beat 16 oz softened cream cheese and 1⁄2 cup sugar on medium-high speed for 5-6 minutes until light and fluffy.
- On low speed, slowly mix in 2 Tbsp flour. Increase speed to medium and mix for 2-3 minutes.
- Scrape down sides of bowl.
- On low speed, add 2 eggs one at a time, fully incorporating between additions.
- Add 1 tsp vanilla extract. Mix 1-2 minutes.
- On low speed, add 1⁄4 cup whipping cream.
- Gradually increase speed to high and mix 3 minutes.
- Pour cheesecake batter into prepared pan.
- Tap gently to release any air bubbles.
- Bake 10 minutes at 350°F then reduce to 200°F and bake 55-60 minutes until center slightly jiggles and edges are set.
- Turn oven off and leave cheesecake to cool inside for 15 minutes.
- Remove and finish cooling to room temperature on a wire rack.
- Refrigerate 2 hours up to overnight, until chilled and firm.
Cake Layers
- Prepare strawberry puree by boiling 1 cup chopped strawberries, 2 Tbsp sugar, 1 box strawberry gelatin, and 1⁄4 cup water for 2-3 minutes.
- Puree mixture in a food processor.
- Allow to cool completely.
- Whisk together 2 1⁄2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1⁄2 tsp baking soda.
- On low speed, slowly mix 1 cup cubed butter into dry ingredients, until crumbly texture forms.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup sour cream, 3 eggs, and cooled strawberry puree.
- With mixer on low, slowly pour egg mixture into dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Add pink food coloring if using.
- Mix 3 minutes high speed.
- Divide evenly between 2 nine-inch cake pans.
- Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans 10 minutes then on a wire rack.
- Allow layers to completely come to room temperature.
Frosting
- With a mixer, beat 2 sticks softened butter and 8 oz softened cream cheese for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- On low speed, add 2 tsp vanilla extract.
- Mix until combined.
- With mixer still running, slowly add 3-4 cups powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, scraping between additions.
- Mix 2-3 minutes high speed, until frosting is creamy.
- Add 3 Tbsp heavy cream, mixing on medium speed until fully incorporated.
Crumble Topping
- Pulse 24 golden Oreo cookies in a food processor until coarsely crushed.
- Set aside 1⁄2 of the crumbs.
- To the remaining Oreo crumbs, add 1⁄4 cup thawed whipped topping and 3 Tbsp strawberry gelatin powder.
- Mix with a fork until well blended.
- Gently fold in reserved plain crumbs until just combined.
Assembly
- Place one cake layer face-down onto serving plate or cake stand.
- Evenly spread 3⁄4 cup frosting.
- Top with cheesecake layer, first removing springform pan sides, then parchment paper.
- Evenly cover cheesecake layer with more frosting then top with second cake round.
- Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake.
- Gently pat crumb topping onto frosting, coating the top and sides completely.
- Chill cake until 30 minutes before serving.
- Let sit at room temperature 30 minutes for best flavor.
- Enjoy!