Strawberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and White Chocolate Chips Recipe
This delightful Strawberry Cake recipe features a moist, flavorful strawberry-flavored cake topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting dotted with fresh strawberries and white chocolate chips. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat, this cake combines the rich taste of cream cheese and the natural sweetness of strawberries in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) strawberry cake mix
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Toppings
- 1 cup diced strawberries (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- Vanilla ice cream (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Use a mixer or whisk to blend the ingredients until the batter is smooth and homogenous.
- Bake Cake: Pour the prepared batter evenly into the greased baking pan. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting: While the cake bakes, beat together the softened cream cheese and melted butter in a bowl until the mixture is creamy. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and kosher salt. Continue beating until smooth and spreadable.
- Add Toppings and Frosting: When the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and evenly sprinkle the diced strawberries and white chocolate chips over the surface. Spoon dollops of the cream cheese frosting on top of these toppings.
- Bake Again to Set: Return the cake to the oven for another 15 to 20 minutes to set the frosting and let the toppings meld into the cake.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Serve optionally with vanilla ice cream and garnish with extra strawberries for an added touch.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the frosting.
- Greasing the pan well and possibly using parchment paper can help with easy cake removal.
- The additional bake time with toppings ensures the frosting sets well without melting too much.
- This cake is best served slightly chilled or at room temperature.
- Vanilla ice cream is optional but recommended for a decadent serving experience.
Keywords: Strawberry cake, cream cheese frosting, white chocolate, dessert, baked cake, strawberry dessert
