Ingredients
- 1 box of yellow cake mix
- 1 cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sliced strawberries for garnish (optional)
Equipment Needed
- 9×13 inch baking dish
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your 9×13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar and the vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. This is where the magic begins! You’ll want to achieve a fluffy consistency so that it beautifully swirls with the strawberries later on. Then, in another bowl, combine the yellow cake mix and melted butter until crumbly. This will create a deliciously rich topping for your cheesecake layer. (See the next page below to continue steps…)