Step 1

Preheat the oven according to the instructions on the cake mix box.

Step 2

Thoroughly mash the strawberries with a fork.

Step 3

In a large bowl, add the strawberries, the water, and the cake mix and use an electric hand mixer on low speed until combined, about 30 seconds.

Step 4

Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat until the batter is light and fluffy, about 1 minute.

Step 5

Pour the batter into a nonstick tube pan, then run a butter knife through the batter to deflate any air pockets.

Step 6

Bake the cake until the top is golden-brown and the cracks are dry, according to the directions on the package.

Step 7

Transfer the cake from the oven and immediately invert the tube pan onto a wire rack to cool.

Step 8

Run a clean butter knife around the edges to release the cake from the pan.

Step 9

While the cake is cooling, add the cream cheese to a bowl and beat until it is smooth and creamy.

Step 10

Beat the powdered sugar, the vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of the milk into the cream cheese, adding more of the milk as needed until it reaches a glaze consistency.

Step 11

Spread the glaze over the top of the cooled cake and let it drip down the sides.

Step 12

Slice and serve.