Description
A delightful and whimsical dessert that combines rich cake, fresh strawberries, and a creamy topping, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of yellow or white cake mix
- 1 cup of water
- 1/3 cup of vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup of fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup of cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups of powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup of shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup of chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries into the batter.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth, then spoon it over the batter and swirl it in.
- Top with coconut and chopped nuts if using.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow to cool before cutting and serve.
Notes
For extra indulgence, serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg