Description

A luscious, moist strawberry cake enriched with cream cheese and topped with a velvety white chocolate whipped frosting. This nostalgic dessert captures the essence of summer with real fruit puree and fresh berry garnishes.

Ingredients

1 (15.25 ounce) package white cake mix
4 large eggs
1.5 cups frozen sweetened strawberries, pureed
12 ounces cream cheese, softened (divided)
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
8 ounces white chocolate squares, chopped
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 pint fresh strawberries, sliced

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter or shortening.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, eggs, strawberry puree, and 8 ounces of softened cream cheese.
Beat the mixture with an electric mixer on medium speed for approximately 2 minutes until the batter is a smooth pink.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until lightly golden.
Allow the cake layers to cool completely for at least 30 minutes before proceeding with the frosting.
Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until just boiling, then pour it over the chopped white chocolate and remaining 4 ounces of cream cheese in a heat-proof bowl.
Stir the chocolate mixture until smooth and glossy, then set aside to cool completely.
Gently fold the cooled chocolate mixture into the thawed whipped topping until light and airy.
Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread with a layer of frosting, top with the second cake layer, and cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
Decorate the top of the cake with fresh strawberry slices before serving.

Notes

For the best texture, ensure your cream cheese is completely at room temperature before mixing to avoid small lumps in the batter. If the white chocolate frosting feels too soft during assembly, refrigerate it for 15 minutes to help it firm up for easier spreading.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American