Strawberry Ooey Gooey Cake
in the base and lemon extract for the cream cheese topping. How about coffee extract in the base and cherry flavoring in the cream cheese layer? Or lemon in the base and lemon zest in the topping. Try adding fruit to the top which can help cut the sweetness. Try adding chocolate chips to the base and/or the cream cheese layer. Add chopped pecans to the base layer. The possibilities are endless!
Did you know the “magic” version of this recipe? You simply mix all the ingredients in one bowl and then bake. There is no layer separation, but the flavor and texture are still amazing!
Strawberry Ooey Gooey Cake
PREP TIME10MINUTES MINS
COOK TIME48MINUTES MINS
RESTING TIME15MINUTES MINS
TOTAL TIME58MINUTES MINS
Enjoying a rich strawberry ooey-gooey cake has never been easier! This semi-homemade recipe was handed down from a very wise & frugal Grandma!
Ingredients
▢1 package strawberry cake mix▢1/2 cup (113g) butter, melted▢4 large eggs, divided▢1 package (8-ounce) cream cheese, softened▢2 cups confectioners' sugar▢3/4 cup chopped fresh strawberries▢confectioners' sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Lightly grease a 9x3-inch round springform baking pan. (can also use a 9x13 pan)
In a large bowl, combine cake mix, butter, and 1 egg.
Press mixture into bottom of prepared pan.
In a separate large bowl, beat cream cheese and 3 eggs at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until combined.
Stir in strawberries.
Pour mixture over cake mixture; bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until center is just about set. (It should still be jiggly. An inserted toothpick should appear wet.)
Cool before cutting.
Garnish with a dusting of confectioners' sugar.
