Description
A delightful treat combining strawberries, cream cheese, and chocolate, perfect for gatherings or a cozy afternoon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- Ingredients listed on the box (eggs, oil, water)
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries (chopped)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or chunks
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the strawberry cake mix according to the package directions.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries, white chocolate chips, coconut, and nuts if using.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla; mix until creamy.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the batter.
- Pour the remaining batter on top and gently swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until the center is set.
- Cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled with ice cream or whipped cream. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days or freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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