Jul 14 2026
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Soco Thornton Park Bids A Fond Farewell. Recipe

Inspired by Soco Thornton Park
Time1h 30m
Serves12

Make Soco Thornton Park Bids A Fond Farewell. Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Filling

Topping

Method

Base Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

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

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

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

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

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

  5. 5

    Combine with Dry Ingredients

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

Filling Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare Strawberries

    Wash and slice the fresh strawberries and set them aside.

  2. 7

    Make Cream Cheese Mixture

    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.

  3. 8

    Fold in Whipped Cream

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

Assembly and Topping

  1. 9

    Layer the Base and Filling

    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.

  2. 10

    Bake

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

  3. 11

    Add Toppings

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

  4. 12

    Serve

    Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.