🍓 Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake
A dreamy hybrid of fluffy cake, creamy cheesecake, and fresh strawberries
Why It’s Trending
Hybrid desserts are big in 2026 — this cake combines vanilla sponge, no-bake cheesecake, and a bright strawberry compote for a light yet indulgent finish.
📝 Yield
8–10 servings
20–22 cm (8–9 inch) springform pan
🍰 Layer 1: Vanilla Sponge Cake Base
Ingredients
1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
¼ cup (60 ml) milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease and line the bottom of a springform pan.
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
Beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy (3–4 minutes).
Add oil, milk, and vanilla; mix gently.
Fold in dry ingredients just until combined.
Pour batter into pan and bake 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely in the pan.
🧀 Layer 2: No-Bake Cheesecake Filling
Ingredients
400 g (14 oz) cream cheese, softened
¾ cup (180 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
½ cup (100 g) powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp powdered gelatin + 2 tbsp cold water (optional but recommended for clean slices)
Instructions
Bloom gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes, then gently warm until dissolved. Cool slightly.
Beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice; beat until fully combined.
Slowly mix in gelatin (if using).
Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and gently fold into cream cheese mixture.
Spread evenly over cooled sponge cake.
Refrigerate at least 4 hours or until set.
🍓 Layer 3: Strawberry Compote Topping
Ingredients
2 cups (300 g) fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
¼ cup (50 g) sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
Instructions
Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
Cook over medium heat until strawberries release juices (5–7 minutes).
Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
Remove from heat and cool completely.
Spoon gently over set cheesecake layer.
❄️ Chilling & Serving
Chill assembled cake 1–2 additional hours for best texture.
Release from springform pan carefully.
Garnish with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, or shortcake crumbs.
⭐ Pro Tips
For strong strawberry flavor, add crushed freeze-dried strawberries to the sponge.
Want a shortcake vibe? Brush sponge with lightly sweetened milk before cheesecake layer.
This cake keeps well up to 3 days refrigerated.
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