Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Best Strawberry Cake Ever, a moist and fruity cake topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry-flavored gelatin
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup finely chopped strawberries
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup mashed strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine cake mix and strawberry gelatin. Add milk, oil, eggs, and mashed strawberries. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Fold in chopped strawberries.
- Bake Cakes: Divide batter between pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Make Frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in mashed strawberries until fluffy.
- Frost Cakes: Once cakes are cool, frost between layers and over the top and sides.
Notes
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, consider using freeze-dried strawberry powder in the frosting or cake mix.
- Keep refrigerated and serve chilled for optimal texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
