Strawberry Cream Cheese Butter Cake (Print Version)

Rich strawberry, velvety cream cheese, and a tender butter cake crust for a Southern-inspired delight.

# Ingredients:

→ Cake Base

01 - 1 box vanilla or yellow cake mix
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1 large egg

→ Cream Cheese Layer

04 - 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1 cup strawberry puree or chopped strawberries

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a rectangular baking dish (approximately 9x13 inches).
02 - In a bowl, combine cake mix, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a soft dough forms.
03 - Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a uniform crust.
04 - In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
05 - Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the cream cheese, mixing until well blended.
06 - Pour in the melted butter and add powdered sugar. Mix until completely smooth.
07 - Fold in strawberry puree or chopped strawberries until evenly distributed.
08 - Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared cake base, spreading evenly to cover the crust.
09 - Bake in the center of the oven for 40 to 45 minutes. The center should remain slightly gooey.
10 - Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely in the pan to set the texture.
11 - Dust cooled bars with powdered sugar if desired. Cut into squares and serve.

# Notes:

01 - Ensure the cake cools fully before slicing to allow the creamy layer to firm up for clean servings.

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