Strawberry Cheesecake Cake
Description
This elegant recipe uses cake mix and a no-bake cheesecake mix to create a strawberry cake that is perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
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1 (11 ounce) package no-bake instant cheesecake mix
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2 cups cold milk
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1 serving cooking spray
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2 (18 1/4 ounce) packages white cake mix
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2 1/2 cups water
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5 large eggs
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2/3 cup canola oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 (16 ounce) package vanilla buttercream frosting
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4 cups fresh strawberries
Directions
1
Beat cheesecake filling mix and milk together in a bowl with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium and beat until thick, about 3 minutes.
2
Chill until firm, at least 2 hours.
3
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray two 9-inch cake pans with cooking spray.
4
Beat white cake mix, water, eggs, canola oil, and vanilla extract together in a bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake layer comes out clean, 29 to 33 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pans on a wire rack for 5 to 10 minutes. Turn the cakes onto waxed paper-covered racks and let them cool completely.
6
Place 1 cooled cake layer on a serving plate and spread with a generous layer of cheesecake filling. Slice 1/2 of the strawberries and place on top. Top with the second cake layer. Frost the entire cake with vanilla buttercream. Garnish the top with whole or sliced strawberries.