Soco Thornton Park bids a fond farewell.

Preheat the Oven

In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Mix Dry Ingredients

In another bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add in the granulated sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy.

Cream Butter and Sugar

Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until combined.

Add Eggs and Vanilla

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

Combine with Dry Ingredients

Wash and slice the fresh strawberries and set them aside.

Prepare Strawberries

In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and mix until combined. Finally, stir in the lemon juice and blend well.

Make Cream Cheese Mixture

Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well incorporated.

Fold in Whipped Cream

In a greased baking dish, spread half of the base mixture evenly. Spoon the cream cheese filling over it and top with the sliced strawberries. Spread the remaining base mixture on top.

Layer the Base and Filling

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Bake

Once baked, let it cool for a bit. Drizzle chocolate ganache over the top and sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.

Add Toppings

Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

Soco Thornton Park Bids A Fond Farewell.