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Best Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This Best Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Cake combines the moist, sweet flavors of classic strawberry shortcake with a creamy vegan cheesecake filling. Perfect for special occasions or a delightful brunch, this layered dessert features tender cake, luscious cheesecake batter made with vegan cream cheese and coconut yogurt, and fresh sliced strawberries. The cake is baked, layered with cheesecake and strawberries, and chilled to set, delivering a delicious and visually stunning treat.

Ingredients

Fresh Fruit

  • 12 Fresh Strawberries

Cheesecake Batter

  • 16 oz Cream Cheese (vegan cream cheese used)
  • 5 oz Yogurt (coconut milk yogurt used)
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 4 tsp Corn Starch
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Cake

  • 2 cups Flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Vinegar
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/3 cup Oil
  • 1 cup Water

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a springform cake pan generously with non-stick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt. Use low speed to mix thoroughly ensuring even distribution of all dry components.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, vanilla extract, oil, and water using an electric mixer until fully combined.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients in 1/3 cup increments while mixing until you get a smooth, lump-free batter.
  5. Bake the cake: Pour the prepared cake batter into the springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  6. Cool and slice cake: Carefully remove the cake from the springform pan and allow it to cool completely to room temperature on the wire rack. Once cooled, slice the cake horizontally in half using a large serrated knife to create two thin layers.
  7. Prepare cheesecake filling: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, coconut yogurt, sugar, lemon juice, corn starch, and vanilla extract. Mix at medium speed until the filling is smooth and creamy.
  8. Assemble the cake bottom layer: Place one cake layer into the springform pan. Layer sliced strawberries evenly over the cake surface.
  9. Add cheesecake and strawberries: Spoon half of the cheesecake batter evenly over the strawberry layer. Then add another layer of sliced strawberries on top of the cheesecake filling.
  10. Top with second cake layer: Place the second cake layer gently over the strawberries. Spread the remaining cheesecake filling evenly on top and smooth the surface.
  11. Chill to set: Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 2 hours or alternatively freeze for 30 minutes until the cheesecake filling is set and firm.
  12. Garnish and serve: For presentation, top the cheesecake with a whole fresh strawberry. Slice the cake and serve chilled for the best texture and flavor experience.

Notes

  • If the cake sticks to the pan when removing, carefully run a knife along the edges to loosen before lifting out.
  • Make sure the cake is completely cooled before slicing to prevent crumbling.
  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness.
  • This recipe uses vegan cream cheese and coconut yogurt, making it suitable for vegan diets.
  • Chilling time is important to allow the cheesecake filling to firm up properly.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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