As neededIngredients for cake mix (eggs, oil, water, etc.)
8ozCream cheese, softened
1cupPowdered sugar
1cupHeavy whipping cream, whipped
2cupsFresh strawberries, sliced
0.25cupStrawberry jam (optional)
1cupSemi-sweet chocolate chips
0.5cupHeavy cream
Instructions
Preheat oven and prepare cake batter according to instructions. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Divide batter evenly and bake. Cool completely on wire racks.
Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold gently into cream cheese mixture until fluffy.
Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the cream filling and arrange half of the strawberries on top.
Place second cake layer on top. Spread remaining filling and arrange remaining strawberries decoratively.
Combine chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Cool ganache slightly, then drizzle over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides.
Notes
Keep refrigerated until serving. Can be customized with different berries or additional flavorings.