Ingredients
→ Cake Base
1 box strawberry cake mix
Ingredients required by cake mix package, such as eggs, vegetable oil, and water
→ Add-ins
1 and 1/2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
1 cup white chocolate chips or chunks
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
→ Cream Cheese Swirl
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Steps
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
Prepare the strawberry cake mix according to the package instructions using the specified eggs, oil, and water. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Evenly distribute the chopped strawberries, white chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and pecans or walnuts (if using) over the cake batter.
In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the surface of the cake batter and use a knife to gently swirl it through the batter for a marbled effect. Avoid overmixing.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is just set but still slightly gooey.
Allow the cake to cool slightly in the pan before serving. Slice and enjoy warm or after chilling, as preferred.
Notes
- For best results, allow the cake to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing as the warm cream cheese swirl will be very soft.