Strawberry Cake
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this quick and easy Strawberry Cake, a perfect blend of convenience and freshness. Using a boxed cake mix as a base, this recipe is elevated with the vibrant taste of real strawberries and strawberry Jell-O, creating a moist, flavorful cake that’s ideal for any occasion—from birthdays to picnics or simply as a sweet treat to brighten your day. The homemade strawberry frosting not only enhances the cake’s flavor but also makes it visually stunning, ensuring it stands out at any gathering. Simple to prepare with accessible ingredients, this dessert is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 15.25 ounces white cake mix
- 0.3 ounces sugar-free strawberry Jell-O
- 4 egg whites
- ⅓ cup canola oil
- 1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries (thawed)
- ½ cup water
- ⅓ cup butter (softened)
- 2 ⅓ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix and strawberry Jell-O mix. Add egg whites and canola oil; beat until blended.
- Mash the thawed strawberries in a small bowl, reserving 3 tablespoons for frosting. Mix the remaining berries and water into the batter.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat softened butter with reserved strawberries, gradually adding powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Layer the cooled cakes with frosting in between and on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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