Ingredients
– 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 (10 oz) can strawberry pie filling
– 1 (15.25 oz) box of yellow cake mix
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1/4 cup milk
– Fresh strawberries for garnish, if desired
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowl
– Electric mixer (or whisk)
– 9×13 inch baking dish
– Spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
Step-by-Step Instructions
To get started, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In my kitchen, I always find that prepping all my ingredients first makes the whole process smoother. In a mixing bowl, I combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. The moment I start mixing, I’m enveloped by the sweet scent of vanilla that dances in the air—there’s nothing quite like it! Once it’s creamy and well-combined, I spread this mixture in an even layer at the bottom of my baking dish. (See the next page below to continue steps…)