Description
Indulgent Strawberry Cheesecake Cake marries classic dessert lovers’ dreams with creamy, luscious layers of pure delight. Rich cream cheese filling nestled between tender cake rounds will transport your palate to sweet paradise, making each bite a memorable celebration of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Decorative and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup diced strawberries
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Strawberries (optional)
Instructions
- Set the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking during baking.
- Prepare the strawberry cake mix according to package instructions, combining eggs, water, and oil until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Transfer the cake batter into the prepared pan, distributing it evenly across the surface.
- Scatter white chocolate chips uniformly over the top of the batter, ensuring they will melt during baking.
- In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, cream cheese, and vanilla extract, mixing until completely smooth.
- Gradually fold powdered sugar into the cream cheese mixture, stirring until fully incorporated and no lumps remain.
- Gently fold diced strawberries into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Drop generous spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture across the cake batter’s surface.
- Use a knife to create a marbled effect by swirling the cream cheese through the batter, creating beautiful patterns.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick that should come out with minimal moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
- Once cooled, slice into servings and optionally garnish with whipped cream and fresh strawberries before enjoying.
Notes
- Customize the cake mix by using gluten-free or vegan alternatives for dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful dessert.
- Prevent white chocolate chips from sinking by lightly coating them in flour before sprinkling, helping them distribute evenly throughout the cake.
- Control the sweetness by adjusting the amount of powdered sugar in the cream cheese mixture, making it perfect for those who prefer less sugary treats.
- Enhance the strawberry flavor by using fresh, in-season strawberries or adding a splash of strawberry extract to intensify the fruity notes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg