A delightful and easy-to-make dessert that combines fresh strawberries with a creamy cheesecake layer, all baked into a delicious cake.
Author:contai-editor
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:50 minutes
Total Time:65 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced; you can substitute with frozen strawberries)
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese (softened; low-fat cream cheese works well too)
1 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar for a healthier option)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 box yellow cake mix (or gluten-free cake mix)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted; coconut oil can be used as a dairy-free alternative)
1 cup milk (almond milk or oat milk for dairy-free)
1/2 teaspoon salt
Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Combine the sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar in a medium bowl and let them sit for 10 minutes.
Beat the softened cream cheese with the remaining 3/4 cup of sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, milk, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir until just combined.
Pour half of the cake batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread the cream cheese mixture over this layer, followed by the marinated strawberries. Finally, pour the remaining cake batter on top.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool for 10-15 minutes and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is completely softened for a smooth filling. You can use frozen strawberries without thawing.