Description
This Best Strawberry Cake Ever is a moist and flavorful white cake infused with strawberry gelatin and pureed strawberries, layered and frosted with a luscious strawberry cream cheese frosting. Perfect for strawberry lovers, this cake combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with a creamy, tangy frosting for an irresistible dessert.
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 Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent the cake from sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the white cake mix, strawberry-flavored instant gelatin, 15 oz of pureed frozen strawberries in syrup, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated and the batter is smooth.
- Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Place them in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully baked.
- Make Frosting: While the cakes bake and cool, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy. Add 10 oz of strawberry puree and strawberry extract to the mixture. Gradually mix in the confectioners’ sugar until the frosting reaches a smooth and spreadable consistency.
- Cool and Frost: Once the cake layers have cooled completely, spread the strawberry cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of one layer, then stack the second layer on top and frost the entire cake. Optionally, garnish with fresh strawberries for an extra burst of flavor and decoration.
Notes
- Make sure the cake layers are completely cool before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Use fresh strawberries as a garnish for an appealing presentation.
- For best results, thaw frozen strawberries completely and puree them before using in the batter and frosting.
- This cake can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before serving.
- If desired, substitute strawberry extract with vanilla extract for a milder strawberry flavor.
