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Best Ever Strawberry Cake Recipe

Best Ever Strawberry Cake Recipe


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4.9 from 28 reviews

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Best Ever Strawberry Cake. Moist and fluffy strawberry-infused cake layers are paired with a luscious strawberry cream cheese frosting, creating a perfect dessert for any occasion.


Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 1 package (3 oz) strawberry-flavored gelatin
  • 1 cup mashed fresh strawberries
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/4 cup mashed strawberries
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pans: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour cake pans.
  2. Prepare cake batter: Mix cake mix, gelatin, strawberries, eggs, oil, water, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
  3. Bake: Divide batter into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
  4. Make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter. Add strawberries, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Beat until fluffy.
  5. Frost cake: Frost cooled cake layers and chill before serving.

Notes

  • Enhance strawberry flavor with extract
  • Decorate with fresh strawberries
  • Store covered in the refrigerator
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 38g
  • Sodium: 360mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 53g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg