Description
A simple and delicious strawberry cake made from a cake mix and fresh strawberries, finished with a rich cream cheese icing.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
1 Package Plain White Cake Mix
1 Cup Chopped strawberries (with juice)
3/4 Cup Milk
1 Package Strawberry Gelatin (3 ounce)
3/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
3 Eggs
For the Icing:
8 ounce Cream Cheese (room temp)
4 Tablespoons butter (room temp)
3 Cups confectioner’s sugar
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round baking pans or one 9×13-inch pan.
- Step 2: Prepare the strawberries by washing, hulling, and coarsely chopping them. Gently mash to release their juices until you measure one cup.
- Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, place the cake mix, milk, gelatin mix, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer for about two minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Step 4: Add the mashed strawberries and their juice to the batter and mix again until well combined.
- Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Step 6: Allow the cake to cool. If using round pans, let them sit for ten minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely. If using a 9×13 pan, let it cool completely in the pan.
- Step 7: For the icing, combine the room temperature cream cheese, butter, and confectioner’s sugar. Mix with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Step 8: Spread the icing over the cooled cake. Store the cake in the refrigerator.
Notes
Ensure the cake is completely cool before applying the icing.
Using room temperature cream cheese and butter is crucial for a smooth icing.
Store the finished cake in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American