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Cherry Chocolate Cookies

Cherry Chocolate Cookies

Crave Cherry Chocolate Cookies? Try this decadent Cheesecake with strawberries and cream, a showstopping celebration cake layered with flavor.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsps baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp heavy cream or milk

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or handheld electric mixer
  • Two 9-inch round cake pans
  • One 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowls (various sizes)
  • Whisk and rubber spatulas

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the cake and springform pans.
  2. For the cheesecake layer, beat the cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, then eggs one at a time, stir in vanilla, and bake for 40-45 minutes.
  3. For the cake layers, whisk flour and baking powder; then beat butter and sugar until fluffy, add eggs one at a time, alternate adding flour and milk, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  4. For the strawberry filling, cook strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a saucepan for 8-10 minutes until thickened.
  5. For the cream cheese frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, add powdered sugar gradually and then vanilla, adding cream until spreadable consistency is reached.
  6. Assemble the cake by layering: cake layer, frosting crumb coat, cheesecake layer, more frosting, second cake layer, and finish frosting the entire cake, topping with strawberry filling.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
This cake is perfect for celebrations but can also be made in advance. Bake the layers a day ahead and refrigerate the cheesecake layer for easy assembly.
Don't rush the chilling process for the cheesecake; a firm layer ensures easier handling.
Leftover strawberry filling can be used as a topping for yogurt or ice cream – it's delicious!
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