Ingredients
Scale
For the cheesecake layer:
- 500 g cream cheese (softened)
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the vanilla cake layers:
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 180 g granulated sugar
- 120 ml vegetable oil
- 120 ml whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the strawberry topping:
- 500 g fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the whipped topping:
- 300 ml whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (optional, for stability and creaminess)
Instructions
- Make the cheesecake layer:
Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F). Line a springform pan (20 cm) with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides. In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar gradually while mixing. Add vanilla extract, then the eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Place it in a larger baking dish filled halfway with hot water (bain-marie). Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is mostly set. Let cool in the oven with the door cracked open for 1 hour, then chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours. - Bake the vanilla cake layers:
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). In one bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another, beat eggs with sugar until pale. Add vegetable oil, then milk and vanilla. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients. Pour into two greased and floured 20 cm round pans. Bake for 20–25 minutes. Cool on wire racks. - Prepare the strawberries:
In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries with powdered sugar and lemon juice. Let them sit for 15 minutes until juices are released. - Whip the cream:
Beat chilled whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Fold in Greek yogurt if desired for extra body. Keep chilled. - Assemble the cake:
Place one vanilla cake layer on a serving plate. Spread whipped cream on top and spoon over some strawberries. Carefully place the cheesecake layer next. Add whipped cream and strawberries again. Place the second vanilla cake layer on top. Cover the cake entirely with the remaining whipped cream. Decorate with halved strawberries and chill before serving.
Notes
Cheesecake can be made one day in advance.
Use only fresh strawberries for best flavor and presentation.
To make slicing easier, chill the assembled cake for at least 1 hour.
- Prep Time: 45
- Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes