Ingredients

½cupbutter,softened

1cupgranulated sugar

2eggs

1tspbaking powder

¼tspsalt

1½cupsall purpose flour

¾cupmilk

1½tsppure vanilla extract

2cupsstrawberries

8ozcream cheese,softened

¼cuppowdered sugar

8ozfrozen cool whip

Preparation

In a large bowl, beat together sugar and butter until creamy. Mix in eggs, baking powder and salt. Alternate between adding in the flour and milk, beating after each addition. Beat until all ingredients are combined. Stir in vanilla extract.

Pour batter evenly into a greased and floured a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 18 to 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Be sure not to over bake. Cake should be flat and light in color. Let cool completely. Set aside.

Dice up strawberries and set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together cream cheese, powdered sugar and frozen whipped topping. Evenly spread cream cheese mixture over top of cooled cake. Top with diced strawberries.

Refrigerate for 3 hours.