Ingredients
– 1 box of vanilla cake mix
– 1 cup of unsalted butter (melted)
– 1 large cream cheese (8 oz, softened)
– 1 cup of powdered sugar
– 1 1/2 cups of fresh strawberries (sliced)
– 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
– 1 cup of milk
– 1/2 teaspoon of salt
– Optional: whipped cream for serving
Equipment Needed
– 9×13 inch baking dish
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer (or whisk)
– Spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) – the anticipation of that warm cake baking fills my kitchen with such joy! In a mixing bowl, I blend the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy, then I add in my vanilla extract. This mixture is completely heavenly, and it reminds me of standing by the counter with a spoon, taking playful tastes. Once it’s combined, I like to layer the sliced strawberries evenly on the bottom of my greased baking dish. This is the first step towards the fruity goodness that’ll peek through later. (See the next page below to continue steps…)