3 Layer Cheesy Strawberry Cake Recipe

Name: 3 Layer Cheesy Strawberry Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Layer 1; 1 cup flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon zest; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup margarine, softened; 1 beaten egg; 1/4 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; Layer 2; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, plus; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese (low fat works fine); 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 egg; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Layer 3; 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries; 1/2 cup currant jelly (at room temperature); 1/2 cup fresh blueberries (to garnish) or 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds (to garnish)

Servings: persons

Layer 1
1 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon zest
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 beaten egg
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Layer 2
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, plus
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese (low fat works fine)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Layer 3
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup currant jelly (at room temperature)
1/2 cup fresh blueberries (to garnish) or 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds (to garnish)

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Layer 1: Make this part 4 to 24 hours ahead: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
3
Cut in margarine until texture feels like corn meal.
4
Combine wet ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Then add all at once to the dry ingredients. Mix just enough to make a soft dough.
5
Using fingers, gently pat dough into the bottom of a 9 X 13 pan.
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Layer 2: Combine all ingredients.
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Beat until creamy with mixer on high.
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Spread over dough in the pan.
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Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
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Cool completely and cover.
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Refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours.
12
Layer 3: 3 hours or less before serving:
13
Arrange berries on top of cake.
14
Stir jelly to soften, then brush jelly over berries.
15
Garnish with blueberries or toasted almond slices. (Toast almond slices in a fry pan over medium heat, stirring constantly until browned a bit.).

856

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Layer 1, 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon zest, and more.

Yes, 3 Layer Cheesy Strawberry Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

3 Layer Cheesy Strawberry Cake

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