Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake

Here’s a detailed recipe for a delicious Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake — a rich, moist dessert layered with strawberry flavor and creamy goodness. This version blends a tender vanilla cake, creamy strawberry-infused cream cheese frosting, and fresh strawberries. Perfect for spring, birthdays, or any time you want a fruity treat!

🍓 Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake Recipe

✅ Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar

• 4 large eggs

• 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract

• 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)

• ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (adds moisture)

• ¾ cup finely chopped fresh strawberries (or strawberry puree – optional for extra flavor)

For the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz (1 block) cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

• 2–2.5 cups powdered sugar (adjust for sweetness and consistency)

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ cup strawberry puree (or 3–4 tbsp strawberry jam)

• Pinch of salt

Optional Filling/Toppings:

• Fresh sliced strawberries

• Strawberry preserves or jam

• Whipped cream

• White chocolate shavings (optional)

🧁 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cake

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch or 9-inch round cake pans.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).

4. Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.

5. Add Sour Cream: Mix in the sour cream (or Greek yogurt).

6. Alternate Flour & Milk: Gradually add the dry ingredients and milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Don’t overmix.

7. Fold in Strawberries (Optional): Gently fold in the finely chopped strawberries or puree.

8. Bake: Divide batter evenly into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

9. Cool Completely: Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.

Step 2: Make the Frosting

1. Cream Butter & Cream Cheese: Beat together butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy (2–3 minutes).

2. Add Flavorings: Mix in vanilla extract and strawberry puree or jam.

3. Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth and desired consistency is reached.

4. Chill if Needed: If the frosting is too soft, refrigerate for 15–20 minutes before frosting the cake.

Step 3: Assemble the Cake

1. Level the Cakes: If needed, level the tops of your cake layers with a serrated knife.

2. Fill the Layers: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting and optional strawberry jam and fresh strawberry slices.

3. Top and Frost: Add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.

4. Decorate: Garnish with fresh strawberries, piped whipped cream, or white chocolate if desired.

🍓 Tips

• Use room temperature ingredients for best mixing and texture.

• Strawberry puree: Blend fresh or frozen strawberries (thawed) and reduce slightly in a pan for a concentrated flavor.

• For extra strawberry punch, brush layers with strawberry syrup or add a strawberry coulis between layers.

• Chill before slicing for cleaner cuts.