Sweet Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Cake Base
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1 box strawberry cake mix plus box ingredients
→ Cream Cheese Swirl
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Strawberry Glaze
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1 cup fresh strawberries, mashed
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
→ Garnish
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Fresh strawberries
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White chocolate for drizzling
# Let's Cook!:
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Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish
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Prepare strawberry cake mix following box instructions and pour into baking dish
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Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Drop spoonfuls over cake batter and swirl with a knife
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Bake for 30-35 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely
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Cook mashed strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until bubbling. Add cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened
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Pour cooled glaze over cake and garnish with fresh strawberries and white chocolate drizzle
# Cook's Notes:
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Frozen strawberries can be used instead of fresh
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Add lemon zest to glaze for extra tang
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Strain mashed strawberries for smoother glaze
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Try adding white chocolate chips to batter