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Best Strawberry Cake Ever Recipe

Best Strawberry Cake Ever Recipe

4.9 from 18 reviews

Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of the Best Strawberry Cake Ever! This moist and flavorful cake, topped with a luscious strawberry cream cheese frosting, is the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the cake:

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 1 box (3 ounces) strawberry-flavored gelatin
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup mashed fresh strawberries (or thawed frozen strawberries)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the frosting:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/4 cup mashed strawberries (drained)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour cake pans.
  2. Mix cake: Combine cake mix, gelatin, milk, oil, eggs, strawberries, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
  3. Bake: Divide batter, bake for 25–30 minutes. Let cakes cool.
  4. Make frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, strawberries, vanilla, powdered sugar, and salt until smooth.
  5. Frost cake: Frost the cooled cake and refrigerate before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh, drained strawberries for best results.
  • Garnish with sliced strawberries for a beautiful presentation.

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