A gooey strawberry cake with cream cheese swirls, fresh strawberries, and white chocolate chips for the perfect fruity dessert.

Scale

1 box (15.25 ounces) strawberry cake mix

3 large eggs (room temperature)

1 cup water

½ cup vegetable oil

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese (softened to room temperature)

½ cup unsalted butter (melted)

2 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

1 cup diced strawberries (plus extra for garnish)

2 cups white chocolate chips

Vanilla ice cream (optional for serving)

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine strawberry cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.

3. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

4. While baking, beat cream cheese and melted butter until creamy. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and salt.

5. Remove cake from oven, sprinkle with diced strawberries and white chocolate chips. Spoon dollops of cream cheese mixture on top.

6. Return to oven for another 15–20 minutes until set.

7. Cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. Add ice cream if desired.

Best served warm with vanilla ice cream. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.