Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Frosting
📜 Collection: UK3 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts A wonderfully moist and flavorful strawberry layer cake made easy with a white cake mix and strawberry Jello. The simple but delicious frosting is made using the reserved juice from the thawed strawberries.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 40 mins | None | 1 2-layer cake |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Two 9-inch round cake pans
- Sieve
- Small bowl
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Medium bowl
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Cake
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 package | White Cake Mix | Dry |
| 1 (3 oz) package | Strawberry Jello | Dry |
| 1 Cup | Vegetable Oil | e.g., Wesson |
| 4 | Whole Eggs | Whole |
| ¾ Cup | Frozen Strawberries | Thawed, drained, and mashed; juice reserved |
Frosting
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pkg (1 lb) | Powdered Sugar | About 4 cups |
| ½ stick (¼ Cup) | Margarine | Softened (or butter) |
| As needed | Juice from thawed strawberries | Reserved from strawberries |
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Mix Cake Batter
- Thaw the 3/4 cup frozen strawberries completely. Place a sieve over a small bowl and drain the strawberries thoroughly, reserving all the collected juice for the frosting. Lightly mash the drained strawberries.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the 1 package white cake mix, the 1 (3 oz) package strawberry Jello, 1 cup vegetable oil, 4 whole eggs, and the 3/4 cup frozen strawberries (mashed and drained).
- Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes until well combined and smooth until creamy and completely incorporated. Do not add any other liquid called for on the cake mix box.
Step 2: Bake and Cool
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges pull slightly away from the pan.
- Let the cakes cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
Step 3: Make Frosting and Decorate
- In a medium bowl, combine the 1 pkg (1 lb) powdered sugar and the 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) margarine.
- Gradually add the reserved strawberry juice, beating with an electric mixer until you reach a light, fluffy, and spreadable consistency.
- Spread the frosting between the cooled cake layers and over the top and sides of the cake until smooth and even.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store the frosted cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before serving.
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