Description
Indulgent Strawberry Cheesecake Cake brings together creamy cheesecake layers and moist cake with fresh strawberry essence. Sweet summer memories melt into each delectable slice, promising pure dessert bliss that will transport palates to dessert paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
Moisture and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit Ingredient:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan by greasing and flouring the interior surface.
- Combine dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt) in a medium mixing bowl, then set aside for later use.
- Using a large mixing bowl, blend butter and sugar until achieving a light, airy consistency. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough mixing after each addition. Introduce vanilla extract and sour cream to create a smooth base.
- Gently fold the prepared dry ingredient mixture into the butter mixture, mixing until ingredients are just incorporated. Carefully integrate chopped strawberries throughout the batter.
- Transfer the cake batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface to ensure even distribution.
- Create the cheesecake filling by whipping cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky texture. Blend in egg, vanilla extract, and sour cream, mixing until completely uniform.
- Delicately layer the cheesecake filling over the cake batter, spreading evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, monitoring for a clean toothpick test when inserted into the center. Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
- Prepare the strawberry topping by combining sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, continuously stirring until the mixture thickens and becomes bubbly. Let the topping cool completely.
- Just before serving, generously spread the cooled strawberry topping across the cake’s surface.
Notes
- Swap out regular flour for gluten-free flour blend to make this dessert celiac-friendly and maintain the same delicious texture.
- Reduce sugar content by using natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for a lower-calorie version that’s still incredibly delectable.
- Fold strawberries gently into batter to prevent color bleeding and maintain distinct fruit chunks throughout the cake.
- Chill the cheesecake layer before baking to help stabilize the filling and prevent excessive sinking during the baking process.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg