Description
This Double Strawberry Cake is a luscious and moist dessert featuring layers of white cake enhanced with strawberry gelatin and purée, topped with a creamy strawberry-flavored cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrations or a delightful treat, the fresh strawberry garnish adds a vibrant touch and burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 box (3 oz) strawberry-flavored gelatin
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup strawberry purée (from fresh or frozen strawberries)
Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup strawberry purée
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Garnish
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking your cake.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish for a single-layer cake, or opt for two 9-inch cake pans if you want a layered cake.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the white cake mix, all-purpose flour, and strawberry-flavored gelatin until evenly combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the water, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and strawberry purée to the dry mixture.
- Beat the Batter: Beat on medium speed until the batter is smooth and fully combined with no lumps.
- Fill Baking Dish: Pour the batter into the greased baking dish or divide evenly between the two cake pans, spreading the batter evenly.
- Bake the Cake: Bake for 35-40 minutes if using a 9×13 pan or 25-30 minutes for layer cakes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Allow the cake(s) to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting to prevent melting the frosting.
- Prepare Frosting Base: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until creamy and smooth.
- Add Strawberry Purée: Mix the strawberry purée into the cream cheese mixture, blending thoroughly.
- Incorporate Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- Frost the Cake: Evenly spread the strawberry cream cheese frosting over the completely cooled cake.
- Garnish: Decorate the frosted cake with sliced fresh strawberries for an extra pop of color and flavor.
- Serve: Slice and serve the cake chilled or at room temperature for best taste.
Notes
- For a layered cake, divide the batter evenly into two 9-inch pans and reduce baking time.
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
- Fresh strawberries can be substituted with frozen ones for the purée; just thaw and strain if needed.
- Store leftover cake covered in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and moisture.
- This cake can be served chilled for a refreshing texture or at room temperature for a softer bite.
