Description
A quick and easy strawberry cake that features a creamy layer of cream cheese and fresh strawberries, perfect for a weeknight dessert or small party.
Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Combine the strawberry cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large bowl. Mix until well blended.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth in a separate bowl. Add sliced strawberries and fold gently.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the batter in the pan, then pour the remaining batter on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool, then top with whipped cream and additional strawberries before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese for a smoother mix. Cool the cake fully before adding whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: strawberry cake, easy desserts, earthquake cake, cream cheese filling, fruit desserts