Strawberry Shortcake Bars

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F and remove cool whip from freezer to thaw.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Bake for 18-20 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.

Step 5

Slice up strawberries and set aside.

Step 6

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 sliced strawberries.

Step 7

Refrigerate for 3 hours.