Deluxe Strawberry Shortcake

Name: Deluxe Strawberry Shortcake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size); 1 cup water; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/3 cup canola oil; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; FILLING:; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed; 3 cups chopped fresh strawberries; Fresh mint leaves, optional

This tasty shortcake is perfect for the Fourth of July. I love the moist texture and from-scratch flavor. It's foolproof and always brings lots of compliments. —Janet Fant, Denair, California

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 cup water
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup canola oil
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
3 cups chopped fresh strawberries
Fresh mint leaves, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans.
Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Place one cake on a serving plate; top with half of the cream cheese mixture and strawberries. Repeat layers. Store in the refrigerator. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 426 calories, 23g fat (11g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 348mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

Originally published as Deluxe Strawberry Shortcake in Simple & Delicious July/August 2007

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a1a.rh

Jun 24, 2014

Made this for company dinner and everyone couldn't get enough of it! Made it with a little variation. Added almost 8oz of cool whip to filling. Also stirred up the strawberries in a carton of glaze before adding to layers. The cake itself is just awesome.
newgardenersc

Jun 15, 2012

This dessert, as a whole, is delicious. But the cake itself is fantastic! Extremely moist & not too sweet. Another great thing I noticed about this cake is that it keeps well without getting soggy. Four days later & it was still as fresh as when I first served it. One of our favorites.
then5812

Jun 12, 2011

We absolutely loved the cream cheese filling, but next time I think I'll try it on pound cake instead of the yellow cake.
Nechole84

Apr 19, 2010

This recipe is awesome! Everyone I've made it for absolutely loves it! I'll never go back to regular shortcake again!