Ingredients
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries (or thawed frozen strawberries)
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Equipment Needed
- Large mixing bowl
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Mixing spoon
- Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s get started! First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In my kitchen, I love the smell of a warm oven working its magic. Next, in a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, vegetable oil, water, and eggs. Beat everything together until it’s smooth and well mixed, which usually takes about 2 minutes. Pour half of this luscious batter into your greased baking dish, and then fold in the chopped strawberries into the remaining batter. I can’t help but admire how vibrant the strawberries look! (See the next page below to continue steps…)