Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Strawberry Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect dessert for any celebration. This moist, fluffy cake bursts with the freshness of ripe strawberries and is beautifully complemented by a rich, creamy frosting. Ideal for birthdays, weddings, or summer picnics, this cake not only tastes incredible but also looks stunning on any dessert table. With easy-to-follow instructions and customizable options, even novice bakers can create this showstopper with confidence. Treat your family and friends to this sweet sensation that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup mashed fresh strawberries
- 1 box white cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 box strawberry-flavored gelatin (3 oz, like Jell-O)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2–3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- Optional: 34 drops red food coloring for a more vibrant pink
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Grease three round cake pans.
- Mix cake mix and strawberry gelatin in a bowl; add eggs, milk, oil, strawberries, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 22-28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes before frosting.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar and whipped cream.
- Assemble by layering cakes with frosting in between each layer and cover the top and sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg