Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake

 

Ingredients:

• 1 box yellow or white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box, typically eggs, oil, and water)
• 1 (21 oz) can strawberry pie filling
• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  

  Instructions:

  1. Preheat & Prepare Pan:
     • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
     • Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Make Cake Batter:
     • Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions (usually by mixing with eggs, oil, and water).
     • Pour the batter into the greased baking dish, spreading evenly.
  3. Add Strawberry Filling:
     • Spoon the strawberry pie filling in dollops over the cake batter.
     • Use a knife or spatula to gently swirl the filling into the batter (do not fully mix).
  4. Prepare Cream Cheese Topping:
     • In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
     • Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter.
     • Swirl lightly with a knife for a marbled effect.
  5. Bake:
     • Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake (avoiding cream cheese streaks) comes out clean.
  6. Cool & Serve:
     • Let the cake cool slightly before serving.
     • Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

  Optional: Serve with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar for extra sweetness.