Description
Discover the Best Ever Strawberry Cake—a moist, flavorful dessert bursting with fresh strawberry goodness and topped with creamy cream cheese icing. Perfect for any occasion, this irresistible cake is easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 3 tablespoons plain flour
- 1 (3 oz) box strawberry gelatin
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- 2 cups pureed strawberries (divided: 1 cup for cake, 1 cup for icing)
- 4 large eggs
For the Cream Cheese Icing:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pureed strawberries
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the Batter: In a bowl, mix cake mix, flour, gelatin, and water until combined. Add oil and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Add Strawberries: Fold in 1 cup pureed strawberries and beat for 2 minutes.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Make the Icing: Beat butter, cream cheese, 1 cup pureed strawberries, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost: Spread icing over the cooled cake and garnish as desired.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy this delectable treat!
Notes
- Drain pureed strawberries well to prevent runny icing.
- For a layered cake, divide batter into two 9-inch pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze the unfrosted cake for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
