Indulge in the delightful flavors of ripe strawberries with The Best Strawberry Cake Ever! This recipe captures the essence of this beloved fruit in a moist and delicious cake, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. It’s bound to become a treasured favorite in your collection of dessert recipes. Let’s dive into the ingredients and preparation steps to create this mouthwatering treat.
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Ingredients
For the Cake:
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- 1 box white cake mix (18.25 ounces)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 box strawberry-flavored instant gelatin (3 ounces)
- 1 package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed (15 ounces)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
For the Frosting:
- 7 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 package cream cheese (8 ounces), softened
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1 package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed (10 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
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Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the white cake mix, strawberry-flavored instant gelatin, pureed strawberries, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Distribute the cake batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
For the Frosting:
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- In a separate mixing bowl, blend the softened butter and cream cheese until the mixture is smooth.
- Add the strawberry puree and strawberry extract, mixing thoroughly.
- Gradually integrate the confectioners’ sugar, beating until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- After allowing the cake layers to cool, lavishly frost the cake with the strawberry cream cheese frosting.
- For an extra touch of freshness and decoration, you can adorn the cake with fresh strawberry slices.
- Slice, serve, and savor each delightful bite of your delectable strawberry cake.
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