Description
Indulge in the divine flavors of the Best Strawberry Cake Ever with a luscious Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting. This moist and tender cake bursting with fresh strawberry goodness is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry gelatin
- 1/2 cup mashed fresh strawberries
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries (optional)
For the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup mashed fresh strawberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
- Mix the cake: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, strawberry gelatin, mashed strawberries, eggs, oil, milk, sour cream, and vanilla. Beat for 2 minutes.
- Bake the cakes: Divide the batter between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool the cakes on wire racks.
- Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter, add strawberries and vanilla. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost the cakes: Frost between layers, over the top, and around the sides. Decorate with extra strawberries if desired.
Notes
- Refrigerate the cake if not serving immediately, as the cream cheese frosting is perishable.
- You can freeze the cake layers ahead and frost the day of serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
