Description
Best Strawberry Cake Recipe from Scratch made with real strawberries and a strawberry Jell-O boost. Moist, flavorful, and topped with a creamy butter-strawberry frosting. Perfect for parties or anytime you’re craving a homemade pink cake. Save this simple, crowd-pleasing dessert and try it today!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 box white cake mix
1 box strawberry Jell‑O powder
⅔ cup vegetable oil
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup frozen strawberries (thawed, juice included)
For the Frosting:
1 (16‑ounce) box confectioners’ sugar
1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, softened
½ cup frozen strawberries (thawed, juice included)
Instructions
- Prepare pans and oven: Preheat oven to 350 °F. Prepare two 9-inch cake pans (or three 8-inch ones) by lining with parchment or wax paper, then greasing and flouring them.
- Mix dry ingredients: Combine the white cake mix and strawberry Jell‑O powder in a large mixing bowl.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in the oil, beaten eggs, and thawed strawberries with their juice, stirring just until blended.
- Bake: Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove from oven and let cake layers cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- Make frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, confectioners’ sugar, and thawed strawberries (with their juice) until smooth and creamy. Tweak the consistency by adding extra sugar or a bit more juice if needed.
- Assemble: Frost the cooled cake layers, spreading an even layer between tiers and smoothing the outside. Decorate with fresh strawberry slices if desired.
Notes
Use room-temperature eggs and butter for better mixing.
Do not overmix the batter to maintain a soft texture.
Chill frosting slightly for a neater finish.
You can make the frosting one day ahead—just refrigerate and let it soften before use.
Store frosted cake in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Protein: 4g