Strawberry Cake
Cheryl made this cake for Kenzie’s wedding.
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 3 ounce box strawberry instant gelatin
- 1 10 ounce frozen strawberries in syrup thawed and pureed
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 7 cups confectioner's sugar
- 10 ounces frozen strawberries in syrup
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix and gelatin. Add pureed strawberries, eggs, oil, and water, beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Pour into prepared pans and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pans, and cool completely on wire racks.
- For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in 1/4 cup strawberry puree, reserving for another use. Beat in extract. Gradually add confectioner's sugar, beating until smooth.
- Spread Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting in between layers and on top and sides of cake. Garnish with sliced fresh strawberries, if desired.
Notes
Recipe By: Cheryl Thrasher
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