Layers of fluffy cake, creamy cheesecake, fresh strawberries, and a buttery crunch—pure show-stopper dessert
🕒 Prep Time
30 minutes
🔥 Bake Time
60–70 minutes
❄️ Chill Time
2–3 hours
🍰 Servings
12 slices
🧾 Ingredients
Cheesecake Layer
16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla Cake Layers
2½ cups all-purpose flour
2½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1¾ cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Strawberry Filling
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
¼ cup sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Whipped Cream Frosting
2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberry Crunch Topping (Optional but Classic)
1½ cups crushed golden sandwich cookies or vanilla wafers
3 tablespoons melted butter
½ cup strawberry gelatin powder (dry)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions