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The Best Strawberry Cake Ever

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A luscious strawberry cake that combines a fluffy white cake with sweet strawberries, topped with creamy frosting, perfect for celebrations or picnics.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box white cake mix (18.25 ounces)
  • 1 box strawberry-flavored instant gelatin (3 ounces)
  • 1 package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed (15 ounces)
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 1 package cream cheese, softened (8 ounces)
  • ½ teaspoon strawberry extract
  • 7 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • Freshly sliced strawberries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 2 (9-inch) round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix and strawberry-flavored gelatin.
  3. Add the pureed strawberries, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool completely on wire racks.
  6. For the frosting, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until creamy.
  7. Mix in ¼ cup of strawberry puree and the strawberry extract. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, mixing until smooth.
  8. Once the cakes are cool, spread a layer of frosting between the layers and cover the top and sides with remaining frosting.
  9. Garnish with freshly sliced strawberries if desired.

Notes

Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Cake layers can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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