Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1 15.25 oz box strawberry cake mix
  • 4 large eggs (divided)
  • 1 cup butter (2 sticks) (melted separately)
  • 1 8 oz strawberry cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp pure strawberry extract
  • 1/2 tsp pure almond extract
  • 1 16 oz powdered sugar
  • Few drops red food coloring (optional)
  • 1/3 cup finely diced firm strawberries
  • Whipped cream and additional cubed strawberries for garnishing

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat together the cake mix, 1 large egg and 1 stick melted butter. Mix until fully moistened then press evenly into the bottom of the baking dish.
  • In the same mixing bowl cream together the cream cheese, strawberry and almond extracts.
  • Add 3 eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Whip until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, this may take several minutes.
  • Once smooth, whip in the remaining 1 stick (1/2 cup) melted butter.
  • Lower the speed of the mixer and gradually add the powdered sugar. After all has been added, add 2-3 drops red food coloring. Increase to medium-high beating for 1 minute or until completely smooth.
  • Mix the diced strawberries in by hand.
  • Pour the filling over the cake mix layer. Spread evenly.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until puffed and the center still moves when gently shaken. Do not over bake.
  • Cool completely and chill. Serve dusted with powdered sugar and a dollop of whipped cream and additional berries, if desired.
  • Store leftovers chilled.