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Ingredients:
For the Vanilla Cake Layer:
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1½ teaspoons baking powder
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– ½ cup whole milk
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 1½ cups all-purpose flour
– 2 large eggs
For the Cheesecake Layer:
– ¾ cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 16 oz cream cheese, softened
– ½ cup cold heavy whipping cream
For the Strawberry Topping:
– ¼ cup granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
– 1½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Instructions:
- Prep the Pan: Line an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the Vanilla Cake: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk. Pour into the pan and bake for 20–25 minutes. Cool completely.
- Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, then slowly beat in cold cream until light and fluffy.
- Assemble: Spread cheesecake mixture over the cooled cake layer. Chill while making the topping.
- Strawberry Topping: In a saucepan, cook strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch slurry over medium heat until thick and glossy (5–7 min). Let cool slightly, then spread over cheesecake.
- Chill: Refrigerate the full cake for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
