Ingredients
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F) and line a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, lemon juice, eggs (one at a time), vanilla, and sour cream until combined.
- Pour into pan and bake for 50–60 minutes until set. Cool completely and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease two cake pans.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla, then alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.
- Divide batter into pans and bake 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
- Cook strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice until thickened. Cool.
- Place one cake layer on a plate, spread strawberry filling, then add cheesecake layer.
- Add more strawberry filling and top with second cake layer.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla to stiff peaks.
- Frost the cake and decorate with fresh strawberries.
- Chill before serving.
Notes
- Chill cheesecake thoroughly before assembling for stability.
- Use fresh strawberries for best flavor and texture.
- Do not overmix cheesecake batter to prevent cracks.
- Make the cake a day ahead for best results.
- Keep refrigerated due to dairy content.
- Freeze slices individually for longer storage.
- Allow slices to sit briefly at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.6g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 130mg