Description
Heavenly Strawberry Cake brings summer’s sweetest memories to life with luscious layers of fresh berries and silky cream. Rich strawberry essence and delicate crumb invite you to savor each blissful bite of this irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cake Ingredients:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 (3 ounces) box strawberry jello
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 tablespoons plain flour
Fruit Component:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen pureed strawberries
Measurement Conversion Additions:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen pureed strawberries (equivalent to 480 milliliters)
- 3/4 cup canola oil (equivalent to 180 milliliters)
- 1/2 cup water (equivalent to 120 milliliters)
- 3 tablespoons plain flour (equivalent to 24 grams)
- 1 (3 ounces) box strawberry jello (equivalent to 85 grams)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coating a 9×13-inch pan with grease and flour to prevent sticking.
- Create the foundational cake mixture by blending white cake mix, plain flour, strawberry jello, and water in a large mixing bowl until ingredients are just combined.
- Introduce canola oil and eggs to the mixture, carefully incorporating each egg while ensuring thorough integration after every addition.
- Gently fold in pureed strawberries, then vigorously mix the batter for approximately 2 minutes to achieve a uniform, silky consistency.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly, and bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean without wet batter.
- Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature, which typically takes about 1-2 hours.
- Craft the cream cheese frosting by whipping softened butter, cream cheese, remaining strawberry puree, and powdered sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Once the cake has reached room temperature, generously spread the strawberry cream cheese frosting across the entire surface.
- Enhance the presentation by garnishing with fresh strawberry slices or drizzling additional pureed strawberries for a vibrant, appetizing finish.
- Slice into generous portions and serve, savoring the rich, fruity flavors of this delectable strawberry cake.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are ripe and sweet for maximum flavor intensity, selecting deep red, fragrant berries that are firm but not hard.
- Replace canola oil with coconut oil for a subtle tropical twist and healthier fat profile, maintaining cake’s moisture.
- For gluten-free version, swap white cake mix with gluten-free alternative and add xanthan gum to improve texture and binding.
- Consider reducing sugar in icing by using low-fat cream cheese and adding natural strawberry reduction for concentrated sweetness without excessive sweeteners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 268
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg