Do you crave the taste of a sweet, moist cake bursting with the tempting flavors of fresh strawberries? This recipe for the Best Strawberry Cake Ever is the perfect treat for those who can’t resist the luscious flavor of ripe strawberries. The cake is light, soft, and topped with a creamy strawberry cream cheese frosting that takes it to the next level. If you’re a fan of fresh, fruity desserts, this cake is guaranteed to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 box white cake mix (18.25 ounces)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 box strawberry-flavored instant gelatin (3 ounces)
- 1 package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed (15 ounces)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
For the Frosting:
- 7 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 package cream cheese (8 ounces), softened
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1 package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed (10 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, strawberry gelatin, pureed strawberries, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix well.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting by beating softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add 1/4 cup of strawberry puree and strawberry extract to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until fully combined.
- Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, beating until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cake layers have cooled completely, frost the cake generously with the strawberry cream cheese frosting.
- Optionally, garnish with freshly sliced strawberries.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy your delicious strawberry cake!
Nutrition (per serving):
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sodium: 210mg
- Potassium: 70mg
- Sugar: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Vitamin A: 305 IU
- Vitamin C: 2.5mg
- Calcium: 20mg
- Iron: 0.6mg
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