Strawberries & Cream Cheesecake Ribbon Slab Recipe
This Strawberries & Cream Cheesecake Ribbon Slab is a visually stunning dessert featuring creamy cheesecake ribbons swirled within a soft, moist strawberry-flavored cake. Perfect for spring or summer gatherings, it combines tangy cream cheese and sweet strawberry cake in a single pan for easy serving and delightful flavor balance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12–16 slices 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Ribbon
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Strawberry Cream Cake
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup strawberry purée
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Finish
- Lightly whipped cream or powdered sugar, for garnish
- Fresh strawberries, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the cake.
- Make the cheesecake ribbon mixture: Beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs together until smooth and silky. Set aside.
- Prepare the strawberry cake batter: Cream the softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add egg whites, sour cream, strawberry purée, and milk, mixing until evenly combined.
- Combine dry ingredients and mix: In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and the batter is light.
- Layer the batter: Spread two-thirds of the strawberry cake batter evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Add cheesecake ribbons: Spoon dollops of the cheesecake mixture in wide ribbons across the surface of the cake batter.
- Top with remaining batter: Gently spread the remaining strawberry cake batter over the cheesecake ribbons, taking care to leave some of the cheesecake visible for the ribbon effect.
- Bake the cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45–55 minutes or until the cake is just set with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Cool and chill: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours to let the cheesecake set and flavors meld.
- Serve and garnish: Before serving, finish the cake with a dusting of powdered sugar or a light layer of whipped cream, and garnish with sliced fresh strawberries for a fresh, vibrant touch.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth batter.
- Do not overmix the strawberry cake batter to keep it light and tender.
- The slight jiggle when baked indicates perfect doneness for creamy cheesecake ribbons.
- Chilling the cake improves texture and flavor fusion.
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, use ripe and sweet strawberries for the purée.
- Use parchment paper with overhang for easy removal from pan.