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Heavenly Strawberry Cake

Indulge in the sweetness of our Heavenly Strawberry Cake, a perfect blend of strawberries and cream cheese frosting. Bake this easy, delightful treat today!

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 -10 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 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

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pans: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour the cake pans to ensure easy removal of the cakes after baking.
  2. Cake Batter Mixing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix with strawberry gelatin. Add in the pureed strawberries, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix thoroughly until you achieve a smooth, homogenous batter.
  3. Baking the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake for about 20 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the cakes; it should come out clean when the cakes are ready.
  4. Making the Frosting: While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Blend in 1/4 cup of the strawberry puree and the strawberry extract. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, beating continuously until the frosting reaches a creamy, spreadable consistency.
  5. Frosting the Cake: Once the cakes have cooled completely, apply a generous amount of the strawberry cream cheese frosting between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake.
  6. Garnishing: For an added touch of elegance, garnish the cake with freshly sliced strawberries.

Notes

Storage and Serving Tips

  • Store any leftover cake in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 5 days.
  • Allow the cake to come to room temperature before serving for the best flavor.

Suggested Pairings

Serve this cake with a light, refreshing beverage like iced tea or a cup of coffee to balance its sweetness.

  • Author: Julia Rivera
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Keywords: strawberry cream cake, homemade strawberry dessert