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Cheese-Swirl Chocolate Cake

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
4 eggs
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (18-1/4 ounces) devil's food cake mix
1-1/4 cups water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed

In a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, 1 egg, sugar and
vanilla; mix well. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine dry
cake mix, water, oil and remaining eggs. Beat on low speed until
moistened; beat on high for 2 minutes. Pour half of the batter into a

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Cheese-Swirl Chocolate Cake cont.

greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Drop half of the cream cheese
mixture by tablespoonfuls over the batter. Repeat layers. Cut through
batter with a knife to swirl the cream cheese mixture. Bake at
350&Deg; for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the
center comes out clean (cake may crack). Cool on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, process strawberries in a blender or food processor until
smooth. Serve over cake.

Yield: 12 servings.