Strawberry Layer Cake
A sweet, fruity, and vibrant strawberry layer cake made with real strawberry purée and strawberry gelatin. Frosted with luscious strawberry cream cheese frosting and topped with fresh strawberry slices, it’s a show-stopping dessert perfect for spring or celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix (18.25 oz)
- 1 box strawberry-flavored gelatin (3 oz)
- 1 cup frozen strawberries in syrup, puréed
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup water
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- ¼ cup strawberry purée (for frosting)
- ½ tsp strawberry extract
- 7 cups powdered sugar
- Optional: 2–3 drops red food coloring
- Fresh strawberries, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, strawberry gelatin, puréed strawberries, eggs, oil, and water. Beat on medium speed until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on wire racks.
- To make the frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy and smooth.
- Add the ¼ cup strawberry purée and strawberry extract. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth and fluffy. Add red food coloring if desired for a deeper pink hue.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of frosting over the top, and repeat with the second layer.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake, then garnish with sliced fresh strawberries.
Notes
- Make sure the cake is fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- For best results, use strawberries in syrup for a sweeter, more concentrated flavor.
- Refrigerate the cake for easier slicing and longer shelf life.
- Optional: Add extra strawberry slices between the layers for more texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 52g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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