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Strawberries and Cream Dream Layer

Strawberries and Cream Dream Layer: The Ultimate Indulgence

Indulge in the delightful Strawberries and Cream Dream Layer, a dessert combining red velvet cake, creamy cheesecake, and fresh strawberries.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Red Velvet Cake Mix Your cake's main structure
  • 3 large Eggs Can substitute with flax eggs for a vegan option
  • 1/2 cup Oil Any neutral oil like canola or vegetable
  • 1 cup Water Follow the cake mix instructions
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for richer flavor
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Base for the cheesecake filling
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Well-chilled before whipping
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar For sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Brightens flavor
For the Strawberries
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Macerated for sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (for macerating) Draws out juices
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Thickens the strawberry compote

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • parchment paper
  • Plastic Wrap
  • serrated knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the Oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the Cake Pans by greasing with butter and lining with parchment paper.
  3. Mix the Batter by combining the red velvet cake mix with eggs, oil, water, and vanilla.
  4. Bake the Cakes in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes.
  5. Cool the Cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Macerate the Strawberries by tossing with sugar and letting sit for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Prepare the Strawberry Compote by cooking strawberries with sugar and lemon juice, then thickening with cornstarch.
  8. Make the Cheesecake Filling by blending cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and folding in whipped heavy cream.
  9. Assemble the Layers by alternating layers of cake, cheesecake filling, and strawberries.
  10. Chill Before Serving the dessert in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chilling the cake overnight improves flavor and structure. Level the cakes for neat layers and use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.

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