Strawberry Cheesecake Cake

This elegant recipe uses cake mix and a no-bake cheesecake mix to create a strawberry cake that is perfect for any special occasion.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 812 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups cold milk
• 4 cups fresh strawberries
• 1 serving cooking spray
• 5 large eggs
• 1 (11 ounce) package no-bake instant cheesecake mix
• 2 (18.25 ounce) packages white cake mix
• 1 (16 ounce) package vanilla buttercream frosting
• 2.5 cups water
• 0.66666668653488 cup canola oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Chill until firm, at least 2 hours.

Step 3

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray two 9-inch cake pans with cooking spray.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.