Description
Indulge in the Best Strawberry Cake Ever, a moist and flavorful treat made with a simple white cake mix and enhanced with strawberry gelatin and pureed strawberries. Topped with a luscious strawberry cream cheese frosting, this cake is perfect for strawberry lovers and is sure to impress at any gathering!
Ingredients
1 box white cake mix (18.25 oz)
4 large eggs
1 box strawberry-flavored instant gelatin (3 oz)
1 package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed (15 oz)
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
For the frosting:
7 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 package cream cheese (8 oz), softened
1/4 cup softened butter
1 package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed (10 oz)
1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, gelatin, pureed strawberries, eggs, oil, and water until well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Add 1/4 cup strawberry puree and strawberry extract, then gradually mix in the confectioners’ sugar until well blended.
- Allow the cake layers to cool completely, then frost with the strawberry cream cheese frosting. Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.
Notes
Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For longer storage, wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 servings
- Calories: 480 kcal
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