Description
A delightful dessert combining classic flavors of strawberries and cream with a gooey filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white or vanilla cake mix (15.25 oz)
- Ingredients listed on the box (usually eggs, oil, and water)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced (or 2 cups frozen strawberries, thawed & drained)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cold butter, cubed
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch of salt
- Extra sliced strawberries for decoration (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- Whipped cream for serving (optional)
- Vanilla ice cream on the side (optional)
Instructions
- Combine diced strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 4–6 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth in a mixing bowl. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and prepare the cake mix according to package instructions. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture and strawberry filling over the cake batter. Use a butter knife to lightly swirl the fillings a few times.
- Mix flour, cold butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt using a fork to create the crumb topping. Sprinkle it evenly over the top of the cake.
- Bake for 40–48 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is set but slightly jiggly. The filling should bubble up through the cracks.
- Let the cake cool for at least 30–40 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled with optional toppings.
Notes
This cake is delicious warm or chilled; serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, cake, dessert, summer, birthday, sweet