Thinly slice a few strawberries and lay the slices out on paper towels. Lightly pat dry and let sit for 15-30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line a 7×11″ or 8-9″ square baking dish with parchment paper or foil and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large bowl with an electric mixer set to medium speed, combine the strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, egg(s), and cream cheese (if using) until well combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula. The batter will be thick, so use your fingers if necessary.
Arrange the thinly sliced strawberries on top of the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until edges are starting to brown and center looks mostly set. Strawberries should be somewhat dried out.
Cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a less gooey brownie, omit the cream cheese and add an extra egg.
Make sure to dry out the strawberry slices. This will help keep your brownies from becoming soggy.
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