MAKE CAKE
Preheat oven to 350. Spray bottom and sides of a 9 inch springform pan with bakers,spray. Line bottom of pan with parchment paper, spray parchment with bakers spray
Whisk in a bowl the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt
In another large bowl mix melted butter with brown sugar using a rubber spatula until blended
Add the eggs and vanilla and blend in
Add the flour/cocoa mixture all at once and stir until moistened
Pour hot water over the top and blend in, just until smooth
Pour batter into prepared pan, place pan on foil lined baking sheet and bake about 28 to 34 minutes until a toothpick comes out just clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan then run a thin knife around edges and realease sides of springform pan. Cool completely on rack. Clean and dry springform pan sides to use in next step for molding strawberry and cream layers
MAKE STRAWBERRY CHEESE CAKE LAYER
Slice strawberries abd puree in food processor or blender
Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar and vanilla until smooth, beat in strawberry puree
Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form, then add confectioner's sugar and beat just until it holds its shape
Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture in 3 additions until just combined
Place cooled cake on work surface. Return sides of sprinform pan on cake and lock
Mound cheesecake into pan on top of cake and smooth it with offset spatula. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before adding cream layer
ADD WHIPPED CREAM TOPPUNG
Make Stabalized Whipped cream, recipe attached below
https://cookpad.com/us/recipes/343417-stabilized-whipped-cream-for-frosting-topping-and-dipping
Spread on top of strawberry layer, smootj in top with off set spstula. Return to refrigerator fo at least 6 hours before carefully running a thin knife around pan and releasing sides
Garnish with fresh strawberries and chocolate shavings
