Easy Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Base
01 -
1 box strawberry cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
→ Cream Cheese Swirl
02 -
8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 -
1/2 cup powdered sugar
04 -
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Strawberry Glaze
05 -
1 cup fresh strawberries, mashed
06 -
1/3 cup granulated sugar
07 -
1 tablespoon lemon juice
08 -
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
→ Garnish
09 -
Fresh strawberries
10 -
White chocolate for drizzling
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Mix strawberry cake according to box instructions and pour into dish.
02 -
Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Drop spoonfuls over cake batter and swirl with a knife for marbled effect.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan.
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Cook mashed strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until bubbling. Add cornstarch mixture, cook until thick. Cool to room temperature.
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Pour cooled glaze over cake. Top with fresh strawberries and drizzle with white chocolate if desired.
# Notes:
01 -
Frozen strawberries can be used instead of fresh - just thaw and mash first
02 -
Add lemon zest to the glaze for extra tang
03 -
Strain strawberries for a smoother glaze