Description
This Best Strawberry Cake Ever recipe combines a moist white cake infused with strawberry gelatin and pureed strawberries, layered and frosted with a rich strawberry cream cheese frosting. Perfectly sweet and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, this cake is ideal for celebrations or anytime you crave a luscious fruity dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix (18.25 ounces)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 box strawberry-flavored instant gelatin (3 ounces)
- 1 package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed (15 ounces)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Frosting Ingredients
- 7 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 package cream cheese (8 ounces), softened
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1 package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed (10 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
- Fresh strawberries, for decoration
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 and ensure easy removal after baking.
- Make the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, strawberry-flavored gelatin, pureed strawberries, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the batter is smooth and homogenous.
- Bake the Cakes: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges pull away from the sides.
- Cool the Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edges and gently invert onto wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the pureed strawberries and strawberry extract, mixing well. Gradually blend in the confectioners’ sugar, beating until the frosting is thick, smooth, and spreadable.
- Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are fully cooled, spread a generous layer of strawberry cream cheese frosting between the layers, then cover the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Decorate: Decorate the frosted cake with fresh strawberries for an elegant finishing touch.
- Chill and Serve: For best results, chill the cake before slicing and serving. Enjoy with whipped cream, ice cream, or a cup of tea for pure strawberry bliss!
Notes
- Ensure the frozen strawberries are fully thawed before pureeing for smooth batter and frosting consistency.
- Chilling the cake before serving helps the frosting to set and makes slicing easier.
- Use fresh strawberries for decoration to contrast the creamy frosting with a fresh texture.
- You can substitute vegetable oil with canola oil if preferred.
- If you want a stronger strawberry flavor, add a bit more strawberry extract to the frosting.
