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How to Make Southern Strawberry Cream Cheese Butter Cake

 

Step 1: Prepare the Base

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

• Mix cake mix, melted butter, and egg
• Press into a greased baking dish to form the crust

Step 2: Make the Cream Cheese Layer

In a bowl:

• Beat cream cheese until smooth
• Add eggs and vanilla
• Mix in melted butter and powdered sugar
• Fold in strawberry puree or chopped strawberries

Step 3: Assemble

• Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake base
• Spread evenly

Step 4: Bake

• Bake for 40–45 minutes
• Center should be slightly gooey (not fully firm)

Step 5: Cool

• Let cool completely before slicing
• The texture will set as it cools

Step 6: Serve

• Dust with powdered sugar if desired
• Cut into squares and serve

Tips for Best Results

 

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