Description
A cozy dessert featuring a rich chocolate cake with creamy strawberry swirls and pops of fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup strawberry jam
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- In a separate bowl, blend cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in chopped strawberries, coconut, and nuts if desired.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter and gently swirl with a knife or toothpick.
- Add dollops of strawberry jam over the top, swirling it slighty.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before serving.
Notes
To enhance this cake, try adding a hint of peppermint extract or peanut butter for variations. Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg