strawberry cream cheese cake recipe

Here’s a simple recipe for a delicious strawberry cream cheese cake:

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk

For the cream cheese filling:

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the strawberry topping:

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water

Instructions:

Preparing the cake:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.

Preparing the cream cheese filling:

1. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined and creamy.
3. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake batter in the pan.

Baking the cake:

1. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
2. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.

Preparing the strawberry topping:

1. In a small saucepan, combine sliced strawberries and sugar over medium heat.
2. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries release their juices and soften, about 5-7 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the strawberry mixture.
4. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Assembling the cake:

1. Once the cake has cooled, spoon the strawberry topping over the cream cheese layer.
2. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
3. Serve slices of the cake chilled and enjoy!

This cake is perfect for any occasion, and the combination of creamy cheesecake, moist cake, and fresh strawberries is sure to impress!