Creamy Strawberry Swirl Cake (Print Version)
Strawberry cake with creamy swirl and vibrant glaze. Finished with fresh strawberries and white chocolate drizzle.
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Base
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1 package strawberry cake mix, plus ingredients specified on packaging
→ Cream Cheese Swirl
02 -
225 grams softened cream cheese
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65 grams powdered sugar
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5 milliliters vanilla extract
→ Strawberry Glaze
05 -
150 grams fresh strawberries, mashed
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65 grams granulated sugar
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15 milliliters lemon juice
08 -
3 grams cornstarch, mixed with 15 milliliters water
→ Garnish
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Fresh strawberry slices
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White chocolate, melted for drizzling
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a 23x33-centimeter baking pan evenly.
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Prepare the strawberry cake mix according to package directions. Pour prepared batter into the greased baking pan.
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Combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy. Drop spoonfuls over cake batter, then gently swirl with a knife to achieve a marbled effect.
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Bake on the center rack for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine mashed strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir occasionally until mixture begins to simmer. Add cornstarch-water mixture; cook, stirring, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
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Pour cooled strawberry glaze over completely cooled cake. Top with fresh strawberry slices and drizzle with melted white chocolate before serving.
# Notes:
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Allow the cake to cool fully before glazing to prevent the swirl and topping from sinking or melting.