Description
This Best Strawberry Cake Ever combines the light, fluffy texture of a classic white cake with the fresh, fruity flavor of strawberries in both the batter and frosting. Made with a white cake mix enhanced by strawberry gelatin and pureed strawberries, it’s topped with a luscious strawberry cream cheese frosting, making it a perfect crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 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
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 and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Mix the Batter: In a large bowl, combine the white cake mix, strawberry-flavored gelatin, 15 oz pureed frozen strawberries, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until all ingredients are well combined into a smooth batter.
- Bake the Cakes: Evenly divide the batter between the two prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cakes are fully baked.
- Prepare the Frosting: While the cakes cool, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Add 1/4 cup of the pureed frozen strawberries and the strawberry extract, then gradually incorporate the confectioners’ sugar, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble the Cake: Once the cake layers have cooled completely, frost them with the strawberry cream cheese frosting. Optionally, garnish with fresh strawberries for an extra decorative touch and fresh flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the cake layers are completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Use fresh strawberries as garnish to enhance freshness and presentation.
- If fresh or frozen strawberries without syrup are available, you can substitute, but adjust sugar accordingly.
- For best results, allow the frosted cake to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Storage: Keep leftover cake refrigerated and consume within 3-4 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
