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
For the frosting:
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
PREPARATION:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, strawberry gelatin, pureed strawberries, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix well.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center of cake.
4. For the frosting, beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
Add 1/4 cup strawberry puree and strawberry extract to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until combined.
5. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, beating until smooth and creamy.
6. Once the cake layers have cooled, frost the cake with the strawberry cream cheese frosting.
7. Optionally, garnish with freshly sliced strawberries.
8. Serve and enjoy your delicious strawberry cake!
This recipe for the Best Strawberry Cake Ever will undoubtedly become your go-to treat for any occasion. With its perfect balance of sweetness and fruity freshness, every bite will transport you to a blissful summer day. So, go ahead and save this recipe, because once you try it, you won’t be able to resist making it again and again.
