If you're craving strawberry shortcake, Trader Joe's vanilla cake mix can help you quickly create this dessert. This hack was shared on the "Inside Trader Joe's" podcast.

The hack involves changing the cake mix’s texture to produce a dense, chewy brownie-style butter cake, perfect for topping with strawberries and cream.

Start by preparing the Trader Joe's vanilla cake mix according to the instructions on the back of the package with one change. Instead of mixing in milk, leave it out.

Follow the normal cake instructions, then top with canned whipped cream, strawberries, and a sprinkle of sugar. The cake will be chewy but have nice firm edges, like a brownie.