Easy Strawberry Cake
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Posted: 05/17/17
Updated: 10/22/19
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Easy Strawberry Cake ~ Starts with a Boxed Mix and is Dressed Up Fresh Strawberries and Iced with a Fresh Strawberry Frosting!
Another Monday is over with and it’s onto the rest of the week! I totally think Monday’s are the worst day of the week by far. I suppose skipping them wouldn’t do me much good because then I’d just hate Tuesdays. The recipe I’m sharing with you tonight was another Father’s day dessert I made. This time it was for my family at supper. I have fallen in love with this cake. I could go over to the leftovers with my fork and eat the whole dang thing. It’s dangerous. Good thing I’ve tucked it out of sight and am trying to avoid it.
I have now made this cake multiple times and every time I make it everyone is in love with it. I treated my co-worker to it for his birthday and his eyes lit up when he took his first bite! My eyes lit up a lot because I couldn’t keep my hands off this baby!
The cake is moist and the icing actually gets a little hard which I absolutely love. The strawberry flavor is so refreshing. I’m not saying I don’t like the good ‘ol white or chocolate cake but I’m always up for mixing things up a little. The recipe takes a regular old box cake and dresses it up a bit, but it’s still super easy and doesn’t take to much time. The result is a dessert that people will think you slaved all day over, but I won’t tell them the truth if you don’t! My brother-in-law exclaimed it’s like eating a strawberry but in cake form! I like his thinking!
This is the perfect summertime treat when served with a scoop of ice cream of course. Enjoy!
Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!
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Easy Strawberry Cake
Starts with a Boxed Mix and is Dressed Up Fresh Strawberries and Iced with a Fresh Strawberry Frosting!
Ingredients
- 1 16.25 oz package white cake mix
- 1 .3 oz package sugar-free strawberry jello
- 4 egg whites
- 1/3 c. canola oil
- 1 c. frozen unsweetened strawberries thawed
- 1/2 c. water
- 1/3 c. butter softened
- 2 1/3 c. confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- 1. Grease & flour two 9 in. round pans. In a large bowl combine cake mix & gelatin. Add egg whites, & oil; beat until well blended.
- 2. In a small bowl or food processor, mash strawberries in their juice. Set aside 3 Tbsp for icing. Add water & remaining berries to batter and mix. Pour into pans.
- 3. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle of the cake. Cool for 10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire rack and cool completely.
- 4. For icing combine butter and reserved strawberries in small bowl. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar until light & fluffy (I added extra confectioners’ sugar to make the icing a little thicker). Place on cake on serving platter. Top with half of the icing. Repeat layers.
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Nutrition Information
Calories: 441kcal (22%), Carbohydrates: 79g (26%), Protein: 2g (4%), Fat: 13g (20%), Saturated Fat: 4g (25%), Cholesterol: 14mg (5%), Sodium: 334mg (15%), Potassium: 70mg (2%), Sugar: 62g (69%), Vitamin A: 165IU (3%), Vitamin C: 11.6mg (14%), Calcium: 89mg (9%), Iron: 0.9mg (5%)
Adapted from: Taste of Home
Photos Updated and Video added 5-17-17
Reva Patterson says
This is a wonderful cake everyone loves it cant go wrong having this fo company or anyone A 5 star cake for sure!!!!!!!
Julie says
Awesome! I’m so glad everyone loved it!
CORALIE CICALA says
so excited to make it today for my 13 year olds bday! he LOVES strawberries!! i am making it for tomorrow. should i ice it tomorrow or store it completely made(iced) in fridge? thanks!
Julie says
I would make it completely, with the icing, and store for tomorrow. I hope he loves it!
Katherine says
Hello…your recipe says to use 0.3 oz jello powder. Is this correct or is it 3 oz? Please reply asap…I thought it was 3 oz but now I’m worried if this was a typo or not and I’m about to make it 😉 Thank you!
Julie Evink says
It calls for sugar free so the size is correct. I’m guessing you grabbed regular which is fine, just a little sweeter.
rUTH kORNGABLE says
I wondered if it would be possible to use a canned Strawberrry soda INSTEAD OF WATER. i HAVEMADE A
CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH DR PEPPER OR COKE THAT IS WONDERFUL. WHAT DO YOU THINK?.
Julie says
I certainly have never tried it but it sounds intriguing! If you try it out let me know how it goes!
Roberta says
Was disgusting. I had a sickening taste in my mouth for hours afterwards. Waaaay too sweet.
Esther says
Question do I make the gelatin mix prior to adding it to cake mix or so I add the powdered gelatin just like that to the cake mix?
Julie Evink says
You combine the dry gelatin and the dry cake mix together. You do not make the gelatin.
Esther says
MThanks so much!
REGINA says
Hi !
LOOKS SO GOOD I’M GONE TRY!
Julie Evink says
Enjoy Regina!
Amy says
I kept true to the cake recipe for the birthday party but did use fresh berries and Cream cheese to the icing. It was Awesome!! The smell was beautifully rich with strawberry! Love Love Love this cake:-)
Julie Evink says
So glad you enjoyed it! What a great birthday treat! Thanks for rating/commenting 🙂
Beth Patterson says
How much cream cheese did you use?
Armida says
Can you use 3 whole eggs instead of the 4 egg whites?
Julie Evink says
I’m sorry I’ve never tested it like that!
Amy says
Hello,
This looks perfect for my 4 yr old daughter’s b-day cake request. Few questions to ask??
1. Fresh or Frozen berries does it matter?
2. She asked for mint icing. I’m thinking of making Cream Cheese icing then adding peppermint extract with the same strawberry amount you used in your icing. Does that sound good?
3. I usually add Almond extract to store bought cake mixes to give it a bakery taste. Does anyone else think it helps store bought cake mixes taste 10 times better?
Julie Evink says
I used frozen berries that I thawed. I would think fresh would work too. I think if you want mint flavor in the icing that would be the way to do it. Almond extract is always a wonderful addition!
Dolores says
Not tired of this recipe. Just saw this and out off all the strawberry cake recipes I have decided to make this one.
Julie Evink says
I hope you enjoyed it!
Ann Wells says
I have been making this cake since the early ’60s. Always a crowd pleaser. My granddaughter requested it for her birthday. I have made it in layers, bundt, cupcakes and 9 x 13. All worked fine. I always use frozen strawberries.
Julie Evink says
Ooo I need to try new versions!
Sarah L. says
I have been looking for a simple strawberry cake recipe for cupcakes for a wedding. This sounds good. I see someone asked about using whole eggs instead. Have you tried since you were asked? Thinking about trying three whole eggs instead of four whites. Guess I could also buy a box of just egg whites. Thought I would see what you think. Thank you
Julie Evink says
I would test it before I would assume it would work if you are using it for a recipe for a wedding. I’ve never tried it like that!
James Smith says
This looks so good! Going to make it. But one question. Can I use whole eggs as well or does it have to be only egg whites?
Julie Evink says
I have never tested it with whole eggs so I would just use the egg whites!
Laverne says
Hi! Can I make this cake in a 9×13 pan?
Julie Evink says
Hi! I guess I’ve never tried so I can’t really say for sure but I think it would work!