Description
This Best Strawberry Cake Ever is a delightful and moist cake infused with real strawberries and strawberry gelatin for an extra burst of flavor. Topped with a luscious strawberry cream cheese frosting, this cake is perfect for celebrations or any occasion where you want a fresh, fruity dessert that’s both easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients
- 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 Ingredients
- 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 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 thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
- Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting: Beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add 10 oz strawberry puree and strawberry extract and beat well. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar and continue beating until fully incorporated and frosting is smooth.
- Assemble the Cake: Once the cake layers have completely cooled, spread the strawberry cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of one layer, then place the second layer on top. Cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, garnish the cake with fresh strawberries on top before serving for an attractive presentation and extra strawberry flavor.
Notes
- Make sure the cake layers are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- You can substitute fresh pureed strawberries instead of thawed frozen strawberries if available.
- If you prefer a stronger strawberry flavor, you can add more strawberry extract to the frosting to taste.
- The frosting can be adjusted for sweetness by adding more or less confectioners’ sugar.
- This cake is best served within 2-3 days and stored refrigerated due to the cream cheese frosting.
