Strawberry Cheesecake Treat (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Base & Filling
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract (use pure, not imitation for the best flavor)
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½ cup granulated white sugar
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½ cup butter, melted and smooth
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15 ounces of yellow cake mix (just grab a standard box)
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8 ounces of cream cheese, left out to soften on the counter
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2 cups of fresh strawberries, cleaned and sliced into smaller pieces
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1 cup milk, set out to get to room temp
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to warm up to 350°F (175°C). This step makes sure your cake bakes nice and evenly.
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Thoroughly coat your baking dish with butter or oil to keep the cake from sticking.
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In a mixing bowl, use a whisk or mixer to combine your softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until you’ve got a creamy, smooth consistency.
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Mix the yellow cake mix, milk, and melted butter in another bowl. Stir everything together until the batter looks creamy and lump-free.
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Pour half of the cake batter into the baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Add a layer of fresh strawberries, followed by spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture. Top it all off with the remaining batter and another sprinkle of strawberries to finish.
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Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
# Notes:
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Using strawberries that are in season makes all the difference—they’ll be sweeter and bring the flavor to life!
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If you want to add some pop to the cream cheese, try grating in a little fresh lemon zest.