Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Cake

Here’s a show-stopping Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Cake—layers of vanilla cake, creamy cheesecake, fresh strawberries, and whipped topping 🍓🍰
Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or anytime you want a bakery-style dessert.

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Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Cake

Serves: 12–16

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Ingredients

Cheesecake Layer

• 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Cake Layers

• 1 box vanilla or white cake mix
• Ingredients listed on cake mix box (eggs, oil, water)

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Strawberry Filling

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Whipped Topping / Frosting

• 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
• 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Optional Garnish

• Strawberry shortcake crumbs (crushed golden Oreos + butter)
• Sliced strawberries

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Instructions

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1. Make the Cheesecake Layer

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
3. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
4. Pour into a greased 9-inch round pan lined with parchment.
5. Bake 35–40 minutes until set.
6. Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 2 hours.

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2. Bake the Cake Layers

1. Prepare cake batter according to package directions.
2. Bake in two greased 9-inch round pans.
3. Cool completely.

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3. Make Strawberry Filling

1. In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
2. Cook over medium heat until thick and glossy (5–7 minutes).
3. Cool completely.

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4. Make Whipped Frosting

1. Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
2. Gently fold in whipped topping.

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5. Assemble the Cake

1. Place one cake layer on serving plate.
2. Spread a thin layer of whipped frosting.
3. Top with cheesecake layer.
4. Spread strawberry filling evenly over cheesecake.
5. Add second cake layer.
6. Frost entire cake with whipped frosting.

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6. Chill & Serve

• Refrigerate at least 2–4 hours before slicing.
• Garnish with strawberries or shortcake crumbs.

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Variations

• No-bake shortcut: Use a no-bake cheesecake layer
• Strawberry crunch version: Add crunchy topping between layers
• Cupcake version: Assemble in jumbo cupcake liners
• Extra strawberry: Mix diced strawberries into frosting

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Pro Tips

• Chill between steps for clean layers
• Use a serrated knife for slicing
• This cake tastes even better the next day

If you want, I can also give you:

• Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cake (Golden Oreo style)
• Mini individual cakes
• No-bake refrigerator version
• 9×13 sheet cake version

Just tell me 😊