Strawberry Cheesecake Layer Cake

Strawberry Cheesecake Layer Cake  

Ingredients :  

Cake layers:  

- 200 g all-purpose flour  

- 150 g granulated sugar  

- 60 g unsalted butter, softened  

- 2 large eggs  

- 1 tsp baking powder  

- 1/4 tsp salt  

- 80 ml milk  

- 1 tsp vanilla extract  

Strawberry filling:  

- 300 g fresh strawberries, chopped  

- 50 g granulated sugar  

- 1 tbsp lemon juice  

- 1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water)  

Cheesecake cream:  

- 250 g cream cheese, softened  

- 100 g powdered sugar  

- 150 ml heavy cream  

- 1 tsp vanilla extract  

- Pinch of salt  

Decoration:  

- 1 whole fresh strawberry  

- Optional: lemon zest or white chocolate shavings  

Preparation :  

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a square 20 cm pan with parchment paper.  

2. For cake layers: beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.  

3. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Alternate adding dry mix and milk until smooth.  

4. Pour half the batter into pan. Bake 18–20 minutes. Cool, then repeat for second layer.  

5. For strawberry filling: cook chopped strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice 5 minutes. Stir in cornstarch slurry; simmer 2 minutes until thickened. Cool completely.  

6. For cheesecake cream: beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Whip heavy cream separately to stiff peaks, then fold into cheese mixture.  

7. Slice each cake layer horizontally to make 4 thin layers.  

8. Assemble: place first layer, spread 1/3 strawberry filling, top with 1/3 cheesecake cream. Repeat layers twice. Finish with fourth cake layer.  

9. Frost top and sides with remaining cheesecake cream using spatula or piping bag.  

10. Top with whole strawberry. Chill 4 hours before serving.  

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