Ingredients
– 1 box of yellow cake mix
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup sour cream
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon cinnamon
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer or whisk
– Measuring cups and spoons
– 9×13 inch baking pan
– Spatula
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, I combine the cake mix, eggs, sour cream, and vegetable oil until the mixture is smooth and well combined. The aroma of the batter is absolutely delightful, and trust me, you’ll want to taste it! Once everything is well mixed, I set aside about a cup of the batter, as this will be used for the swirling effect later. Next, to the remaining batter, I fold in the diced strawberries that I’ve lightly tossed with sugar and cinnamon—this really enhances their flavor and creates a lovely texture throughout the cake. (See the next page below to continue steps…)