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The Best Strawberry Cake Ever Recipe

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This luscious strawberry cake combines a white cake mix with strawberry gelatin and pureed strawberries for a moist, flavorful dessert. Topped with a creamy strawberry cream cheese frosting and optional fresh strawberry slices, this cake is perfect for any celebration or a sweet treat.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 1 18.25-ounce box white cake mix
  • 1 3-ounce box strawberry-flavored instant gelatin
  • 1 15-ounce package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup water

Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 10-ounce package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed
  • ½ teaspoon strawberry extract
  • 7 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • Freshly sliced strawberries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the cakes.
  2. Mix Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the white cake mix and strawberry-flavored instant gelatin. Add the pureed strawberries, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Using an electric mixer, beat at medium speed until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  3. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating that the cake is fully baked.
  4. Cool Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, carefully remove them from the pans and transfer to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
  5. Prepare Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer at medium speed until creamy and smooth.
  6. Add Strawberry Flavor: Beat in ¼ cup of the strawberry puree along with the strawberry extract. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar while continuing to beat until the frosting reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
  7. Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes have completely cooled, spread a layer of frosting between the two layers. Cover the top and sides of the cake evenly with the remaining frosting.
  8. Garnish: If desired, decorate the cake with freshly sliced strawberries for an extra burst of flavor and an attractive presentation.

Notes

  • Using frozen strawberries in syrup adds extra sweetness and moisture to both the cake and frosting.
  • Ensure the cakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting or sliding of the frosting.
  • For an intensified strawberry flavor, you can add a little extra strawberry extract to the frosting.
  • The cake can be refrigerated after assembling; bring to room temperature before serving for best taste and texture.
  • If fresh strawberries are out of season, substitute with frozen sliced strawberries for garnish.

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