Strawberry Cheesecake Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
02 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 box (15 ounces) yellow cake mix
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 cup milk
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Instructions:

01 - Set your oven to preheat at 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish to prepare it for baking.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
03 - In a separate bowl, stir together the cake mix, milk, and melted butter until the mixture is well combined.
04 - Pour half of the batter into the baking dish, creating a base layer. Add a layer of sliced strawberries, followed by the cream cheese mixture. Spread the remaining batter on top and finish by scattering additional strawberry slices on the surface.
05 - Bake your cake in the oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top achieves a golden-brown color and the cake appears cooked through.

# Notes:

01 - For the best taste, use fresh, seasonal strawberries.
02 - You can add a bit of lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture for a bright, tangy note.