So you get the idea, right? Two layers of cake with a layer of cheesecake in the middle. Covered with frosting too. I love these cakes best since you get both cheesecake and cake in the same dessert. This version sports a strawberry cake, classic cheesecake and strawberry buttercream frosting.
One of the keys to making this sort of cake successful is to make nice, even layers. Even layers can be accomplished by using insulated bake even strips. Invest in them and your cake-baking life will be changed forever. Trust me, they work!
I wasn’t super duper happy with the cake recipe I tried. It made too much batter and the resulting cake was much too dense. It was yummy, just too dense. So I’m going to go ahead and suggest you make THIS ONE from the blog- Confections of a Foodie Bride. Just print out her recipe and use those two cake layers to make this cheesecake cake. If you’re one of those “I only use box mixes!” kind of people, you can certainly use a strawberry cake box mix for this recipe too. It’s flexible… you just need two 9-inch round strawberry cake layers.
Strawberry frosting just gets plopped on top (no need to frost in between layers as you usually do for a layer cake since that cheesecake layer will be enough to sandwich the two layers together).
Spread the frosting over the sides and cover the whole cake with it. See those strips of waxed paper that are tucked under the sides of the cake? That’s my secret for making sure your platter stays clear of major frosting smudges. After you frost the cake, just slip out those pieces of waxed paper and toss them. Then you’ll have a pretty cake on a clean platter!
Decorate with a few fresh strawberries, and you’re good to go. Some white chocolate shavings would be good on here too.
Cut into slices and serve. Or refrigerate until you’re ready to do so.
I’m having a hard time deciding if this is my new favorite cheesecake cake, or if one of those others I’ve made is better. This one is sure pretty for a girl’s birthday (or baby shower), and it’s a fun summery sort of cake when the need for something summery strikes. Oh, and don’t let the long instructions scare you. It’s very simple to pull off… just follow each step as directed and you can create this beautiful cake too. ENJOY! You may also be interested in my other cheesecake cakes: Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake Chocolate Cheesecake Cake Green Velvet Cheesecake Cake
