Description
A delightful combination of strawberry shortcake and cheesecake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberry cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Fresh strawberries for topping
- 1 cup cookie crumbs (like graham cracker or digestive biscuits)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Combine the strawberry cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a mixing bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow it to cool completely.
- Beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar together until creamy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold this into the cream cheese mixture.
- Layer the cooled cake with the cheesecake mixture in a serving dish.
- Top with cookie crumbs and fresh strawberries.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For a lighter flavor, substitute the strawberry cake mix with vanilla cake mix or use gluten-free options. Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth mixing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American