Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 box vanilla or white cake mix
- Ingredients listed on box (usually eggs, oil, water)
Strawberry Swirl:
- 1 ½ cups strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional:
- Extra strawberries, whipped cream, powdered sugar
Instructions
- Make strawberry sauce: simmer strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch until thick. Cool.
- Prepare cake mix as directed. Pour into greased 9×13 pan.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese and strawberry sauce over batter. Swirl gently.
- Bake at 350°F for 40–45 min until golden and set.
- Cool 30 mins. Garnish and serve.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days. Can freeze slices individually.
Notes: Try chocolate cake mix, mix berries, or coconut topping for variations!
Notes
Prep Time: 25 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Total Time: 1 hr 10 min
Servings: 12
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American