Best Ever Strawberry Cake
Moist, fruity, and bursting with berry flavor, this truly is the Best Ever Strawberry Cake. Made with real strawberries and a strawberry-flavored gelatin boost, it’s the perfect pink dessert for birthdays, spring gatherings, or just a sweet weekend treat.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer
- 9-inch Round Cake Pans
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box white cake mix 18.25 oz
- 1 box strawberry-flavored instant gelatin 3 oz
- 1 package frozen strawberries in syrup 15 oz, thawed and pureed
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
For the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1 package cream cheese 8 oz, softened
- 1 package frozen strawberries in syrup 10 oz, thawed and pureed
- 1/2 tsp strawberry extract
- 7 cups confectioners’ sugar
Optional Garnish
- fresh sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine white cake mix and strawberry gelatin. Add pureed strawberries, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until creamy. Mix in 1/4 cup of strawberry puree and strawberry extract. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Spread frosting between cake layers and over top and sides. Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.
Notes
To use fresh strawberries, macerate with a little sugar and puree before adding. This cake is best served chilled and keeps well for up to 4 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal | Fat: 19g