Description
This Strawberry Cake is bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, both in the moist cake and the creamy cream cheese icing. Made with a mix of white cake, strawberry jello, and pureed strawberries, this dessert is perfect for any occasion where you want a sweet, fruity treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 3 tablespoons plain flour
- 1 (3 oz) box strawberry jello
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 cup oil (canola oil preferred)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen pureed strawberries (divided: one cup for cake & one cup for icing)
- 4 eggs
For the Cream Cheese Icing:
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup frozen or fresh pureed strawberries
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan, ensuring it’s well-prepared for the batter. - Prepare the Cake Batter:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, plain flour, strawberry jello, and water. Stir until just combined. - Add Oil and Eggs:
Add the canola oil and then beat in the eggs, one at a time, making sure to mix well between each addition. - Incorporate the Strawberries:
Fold in one cup of the pureed strawberries. Beat the mixture for about 2 minutes until smooth and fully incorporated. - Bake the Cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before icing. - Make the Cream Cheese Icing:
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, cream cheese, the remaining cup of pureed strawberries, and powdered sugar. Beat with a mixer until the icing is creamy and smooth. - Ice the Cake:
Once the cake has cooled, evenly spread the cream cheese icing over the top. For a decorative touch, garnish with a fresh strawberry or drizzle with additional pureed strawberries. - Serve:
Slice, serve, and enjoy this moist, flavorful strawberry cake!
Notes
- For a lighter cake, you can substitute the oil with unsweetened applesauce.
- To enhance the strawberry flavor, add a teaspoon of strawberry extract to the cake batter.
- This cake is best stored in the refrigerator due to the cream cheese icing. Let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
