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Strawberry Cake Mix Recipes

Strawberry Cake Mix Recipe

4.75 from 4 votes
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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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 418
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans.
Make the cake:
  1. Combine cake mix and gelatin powder
  2. Add eggs, oil, strawberry puree, and water
  3. Mix on low 30 seconds, then medium 2 minutes
  4. Add pink coloring if desired
Bake:
  1. Pour batter into prepared pans
  2. Bake 25-30 minutes until done
  3. Cool 10 minutes in pans
  4. Remove and cool completely
Make frosting:
  1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth
  2. Gradually add sugar
  3. Mix in puree, vanilla, and salt
  4. Beat until fluffy
Assemble:
  1. Layer cakes with frosting
  2. Frost top and sides
  3. Garnish with fresh strawberries

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 330mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 45gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

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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