Strawberries and Cream Cheesecake Cake

Cheesecake lover that I am, I am a BIG fan of sandwiching cheesecake between light, fluffy cake layers and wrapping it all in decadent frosting. I have a few “cheesecake cakes” recipes, but this vibrant pink strawberry version is one of my favorites.

If you’re a fan of strawberries and cream, get ready to fall in love. This aptly named strawberries and cream cheesecake combines strawberry cake layers, vanilla cheesecake, and whipped cream cheese frosting. The moist strawberry cake layers are full of bold berry flavor, while the silky cheesecake adds a rich, velvety contrast. And that light, fluffy, ever so slightly tangy cream cheese frosting!? I’m obsessed. From first glance to the last crumb, this dessert has it all!

• 24 ounces (678g) cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1 cup (207g) sugar
• 3 tablespoons (24g) all purpose flour
• 1 cup (230g) sour cream
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs (room temperature)

• 2 ½ cups (325g) all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons (18g) baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup (168g) unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 1 ½ cups (310g) sugar
• ¾ cup (173g) sour cream
• 2 tablespoons strawberry extract
• ½ cup (120ml) milk
• ½ cup (120ml) strawberry puree
• 7 –8 drops pink food color
• 6 large egg whites (room temperature)

• 16 ounces (452g) cream cheese (room temperature)
• 3 cups (720ml) heavy whipping cream (cold)
• 1 ¼ cups (144g) powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 6-10 strawberries (sliced)
• 3 strawberries (cut in half)