This Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake is dangerously good, y’all. It’s sweet, it’s creamy, and it’s givin’ everything it needs to give. It’s basically a moist yellow cake layer topped with a simple no-bake vanilla cheesecake layer. Add some fresh strawberries, and this baby is ready to serve.
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How to make Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake
Make the Cheesecake Layer

Step 1: Add cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla extract to stand mixer. Beat on high speed until well combined.

Step 2: Evenly spread cheesecake batter in a pan. Freeze before assembling.
Mix the Cake Batter

Step 3: Beat butter, vegetable oil, salt and sugar on high in the bowl of your stand mixer until fluffy and smooth. Add eggs one at a time to the bowl and beat on medium until well incorporated.

Step 4: Sift flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl. Then, turn the mixer to low, add half of flour mixture to the mixer, and fully incorporate.

Step 5: Add sour cream to mixer and blend well.

Step 6: Add remaining flour mixture and mix well. Pour in vanilla extract. Beat on low until everything is well mixed. Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl.
Bake the Cake Layer

Step 7: Add cake batter to prepared baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Then, remove cake from oven and rest in pan.

Step 8: Remove layer from pan and place on cooling rack. Wrap the layer in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to make it easier to work with when assembling the cake.
Make Whipped Cream and Assemble and Decorate

Step 9: Add heavy cream to clean stand mixer. Whip until soft peaks develop. Then, add in powdered sugar. Continue to beat until stiff peaks develop.

Step 10: Remove yellow cake layer from refrigerator and place in a serving plate. Spread ⅓ of whipped cream on top. Top with half of strawberries.
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Step 11: Remove cheesecake layer from freezer and place directly on top of berries.

Step 12: Frost entire cake with remaining whipped cream and decorate with remaining berry slices. Slice and serve.

Strawberry Cheesecake Shortcake Recipe
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Ingredients
For the No Bake Cheesecake
- 12 oz cream cheese room temperature (1 1/2 packages)
- 1/2 cup sour cream room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Yellow Cake
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Whipped Cream
- 2 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream cold
- 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar
- 1 1/2 cup fresh strawberries chopped for garnish
Instructions
For the Cheesecake
- Add cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla extract to stand mixer and beat on high speed until well combined.
- Spray a 9” inch baking pan with non-stick spray and evenly spread cheesecake batter in the pan. Freeze for at least 3 hours before assembling.
For the Yellow Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare 1 9" round baking pan at least 2 inches high on the sides with non-stick baking spray and put aside.
- In the clean bowl of your stand mixer, beat butter, vegetable oil, salt and sugar on high until fluffy and smooth (about 4 minutes).
- Next, add eggs one at a time to the bowl and beat on medium until well incorporated. In a separate large bowl, sift flour and baking powder together.
- Turn the mixer to low and add half of flour mixture to the mixer and fully incorporate. Next add sour cream to mixer and blend well and lastly finish with remaining flour mixture and mix well.
- Finally add vanilla extract to mixer and finish beating on low until everything is well mixed. Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl.
- Add cake batter to prepared baking pan and bake for 33-38 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove cake from oven and rest in pan for 10 minutes. Then remove layer from pan and place on cooling rack for 30 minutes.
- Wrap the layer in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour to make it easier to work with when assembling the cake.
For the Whipped Cream
- Add heavy cream to clean stand mixer and whip until soft peaks develop.
- Slowly add in powdered sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks develop.
For Assembly
- Remove yellow cake layer from refrigerator and place in center of serving plate.
- Spread ⅓ of whipped cream on top of yellow cake layer and top with half of strawberries.
- Next remove cheesecake layer from freezer and place directly on top of berries.
- Frost entire cake with remaining whipped cream and decorate with remaining berry slices and serve.
Notes
How to store Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake
Store this beauty in an airtight container or cover it tightly with plastic wrap to keep it fresh. Pop it in the fridge, and it’ll be safe and sound!How long will Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake last in the fridge?
It’ll last up to 3 days in the fridge. But boos… It probably won’t survive that long with how dang good it is!Can I freeze strawberry cake cheesecake?
I don’t recommend freezing this cake, boos. With all those fresh berries you’ll end up with a juicy mess when it thaws. Save yourself the heartbreak and just enjoy it fresh.- Pick the Best Strawberries: Go for bright red berries with fresh green tops. And always remember boos, if they don’t smell sweet, they won’t be as flavorful!Don’t Overbake the Cake: Keep a close eye on the yellow cake layer in the oven. Once a toothpick comes out clean or with a few crumbs, it’s done. There’s nothing worse than a dry cake on a shortcake!
- Let It Chill: Give your cheesecake layer time to freeze and the yellow cake layer plenty of time to cool. Rushing this will make assembly messy and frustrating. Patience, boos!
- Layer It Good: Use a long offset spatula to spread the whipped cream evenly and keep those layers looking sharp.
For the Cheesecake Layer
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- Cream Cheese: Make sure it’s room temp so it blends up nice and smooth!
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- Sour Cream: Plain greek yogurt works too.
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- Granulated Sugar: For sweetness.
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- Vanilla Extract: Go for pure and not artificial.
For the Cake Layer
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- Unsalted Butter: If you’re using salted butter, cut back on the added salt a bit.
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- Vegetable Oil: Canola oil also works
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- Salt: Kosher or table salt.
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- Eggs: Room temp.
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- All-Purpose Flour: Sift for an even lighter cake.
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- Sour Cream: Plain greek yogurt works too.
For the Whipped Cream Topping
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- Powdered Sugar: You can also make your own powdered sugar with granulated if you ran out.
Nutrition
Recipe Tips
- Pick the Best Strawberries: Go for bright red berries with fresh green tops. And always remember boos, if they don’t smell sweet, they won’t be as flavorful!
- Don’t Overbake the Cake: Keep a close eye on the yellow cake layer in the oven. Once a toothpick comes out clean or with a few crumbs, it’s done. There’s nothing worse than a dry cake on a shortcake!
- Let It Chill: Give your cheesecake layer time to freeze and the yellow cake layer plenty of time to cool. Rushing this will make assembly messy and frustrating. Patience, boos!
- Layer It Good: Use a long offset spatula to spread the whipped cream evenly and keep those layers looking sharp.

Recipe Help
It’s all in the knife y’all! Use a long, sharp knife, and wipe it clean with a warm, damp cloth between each cut.
Don’t panic boo! Pop it back in the freezer for another hour or so to firm it up. Next time, make sure the cheesecake layer has at least 3-4 hours to freeze fully before assembling.
Yup! You can make all the layers a day ahead and assemble the cake before serving. Just keep everything covered in the fridge until you’re ready to layer it up.
More Strawberry Recipes
- Strawberry Cupcakes
- Strawberry Cake
- Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream
- Strawberry Shortcake Cake
- Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake
- Strawberry Shortcake Cinnamon Rolls
Strawberry shortcake is THE best summer dessert of all time. Definitely heading over for the recipe!
Hooray thank you!!
I want it every day of my life too, especially when it looks like this!
Why does it have to be so darn addictive?
Oh wow, this looks so tempting and delicious! I’d love to have a slice of this with my coffee this afternoon!
Now you are talking!
J, I LOVE this cheesecake CAKE! gorgeous!
Thank you hon!
Wow! Two desserts in one, love it 🙂
It is the best of both worlds!
Jocelyn this is just too perfect, I love the cheesecake/shortcake combo… I think I could eat this every day, too!
I knew we were kindred spirits!
This dessert combines some of my favorite things – strawberries, cake and cheesecake! Now just add a drizzle of chocolate and I’m set. 🙂
Aww the drizzle of chocolate sounds heavenly!
No, you’ve never steered us wrong. With you at the helm, we’re destined to make to DESSERT HEAVEN! 🙂
Woot woot! Now you are talking!
I crave strawberry shortcake every night of the summer! Ugh, this dessert would be the perfect cure! But I’d have to resist eating the whole thing at once… it’s not always easy to do, let me tell ya! Hah. Great recipe!
Thanks so much hon! I seriously had to resist eating the whole thing.
That is the prettiest strawberry dessert I’ve seen in a while! It makes me think of unicorns and rainbows. 🙂 I’d devour this in a flash!
Awwww thank you hon!