Strawberry Cake Mix Recipe

A delightfully moist strawberry layer cake that combines the convenience of cake mix with fresh strawberries and creamy frosting. This pretty pink dessert features real fruit flavor in both the cake and frosting, creating a perfect balance of sweet and berry taste in every bite. It's an easy yet impressive recipe that looks and tastes like it's from a high-end bakery.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Strawberry Cake Mix Recipe

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 25

Servings: slices

Calories: 418kcal

Cost: $17

Equipment

Two 9-inch round cake pans
Electric mixer (stand or hand mixer)
Food processor or blender
Measuring cups and spoons
Mixing bowls
Wire cooling rack
Offset spatula for frosting

Ingredients

the Cake:

1 box white cake mix 15.25 oz
3 large eggs room temperature
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 cup fresh strawberry puree
¼ cup water
1 box 3 oz strawberry gelatin
Pink food coloring optional

the Frosting:

8 oz cream cheese softened
½ cup unsalted butter softened
4 cups powdered sugar
¼ cup strawberry puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans.

Make the cake:

Combine cake mix and gelatin powder
Add eggs, oil, strawberry puree, and water
Mix on low 30 seconds, then medium 2 minutes
Add pink coloring if desired

Bake:

Pour batter into prepared pans
Bake 25-30 minutes until done
Cool 10 minutes in pans
Remove and cool completely

Make frosting:

Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth
Gradually add sugar
Mix in puree, vanilla, and salt
Beat until fluffy

Assemble:

Layer cakes with frosting
Frost top and sides
Garnish with fresh strawberries

Notes

Use room temperature eggs - they blend better and help create a fluffier texture
Fresh strawberries are best, but thawed frozen strawberries can work in a pinch
Full-fat cream cheese works better than reduced-fat for the frosting
Regular white cake mix works better than "super moist" varieties with this recipe
Choose a high-quality strawberry gelatin for the best color and flavor

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