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Best Ever Strawberry Cake Recipe

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5 from 144 reviews

This Best Ever Strawberry Cake is a moist, flavorful white cake infused with the fresh, vibrant taste of pureed strawberries. Enhanced with a luscious cream cheese and strawberry icing, this cake offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tang, making it suitable for celebrations, family gatherings, or any time you crave a summery dessert.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 3 tbsp plain flour
  • 1 (3 oz) box strawberry jello
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3/4 cup canola oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen pureed strawberries (1 cup for the cake, 1 cup for the icing)

Cream Cheese Icing Ingredients

  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup pureed strawberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, plain flour, and strawberry jello. Stir in the water to moisten the mixture.
  3. Add Oil and Eggs: Gradually add the oil, mixing well until incorporated. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to achieve a smooth batter.
  4. Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold in one cup of the pureed strawberries into the batter until just combined to preserve texture and color.
  5. Beat Batter: Beat the cake batter on medium speed for about 2 minutes to make it slightly fluffy.
  6. Bake the Cake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before applying the icing.
  8. Prepare Cream Cheese Icing: In a bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Add pureed strawberries and beat until fully combined.
  9. Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add powdered sugar one cup at a time, beating well after each addition until the icing is creamy and smooth.
  10. Ice the Cake: Spread the cream cheese icing evenly over the cooled cake. Optionally, garnish with additional strawberries or a drizzle of strawberry puree.
  11. Serve: Slice and serve your delicious Best Ever Strawberry Cake. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use the freshest strawberries available for best flavor and color; if using frozen, thaw and drain thoroughly.
  • Ensure eggs, butter, and cream cheese are at room temperature for smoother batter and icing.
  • Puree strawberries until smooth to ensure even flavor distribution.
  • To promote even baking, consider using baking strips around the pan or rotate halfway through baking.
  • If the cream cheese icing is too thin, refrigerate before spreading to thicken.
  • This recipe is for a single-layer cake; the photo may depict a layered cake not described in the instructions.

Keywords: Strawberry cake, Cream cheese icing, Easy strawberry dessert, Summer cake, Moist strawberry cake, Festive dessert

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