Description

Indulge in the delightful sweetness of this homemade Strawberry Cake. Moist and flavorful, this cake is made with fresh strawberries in the batter and topped with a luscious strawberry cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

Cake:

1 box (15.25 oz) white cake mix
1 package (3 oz) strawberry-flavored gelatin
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 cup mashed fresh strawberries
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup finely chopped strawberries (optional for added texture)

Frosting:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3–4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup strawberry puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix the cake batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix and gelatin powder. Add milk, oil, eggs, mashed strawberries, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries if using.
Bake the cakes: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Make the frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Add the strawberry puree, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.
Frost the cakes: Frost the cooled cakes and decorate as desired. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Notes

For a more vibrant pink color, add a drop of red food coloring to the batter.
You can use frozen strawberries if fresh ones are not available—just thaw and drain them well.