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Strawberry Cake

Quick and Easy Strawberry Cake

Indulge in the delightful flavors of a Quick and Easy Strawberry Cake, a perfect blend of fluffy cake and fresh strawberries that will impress everyone at your next gathering. This recipe transforms a simple boxed cake mix into a stunning dessert suitable for birthdays, picnics, or any celebration. The moist texture, vibrant pink color, and refreshing strawberry flavor make this cake not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Elevate your dessert game effortlessly with this simple yet elegant recipe that is sure to become a family favorite.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x

Ingredients

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  • 15.25 ounces white cake mix
  • 0.3 ounces sugar-free strawberry Jell-O (1 package)
  • 4 egg whites
  • ⅓ cup canola oil
  • 1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries (thawed)
  • ½ cup water
  • ⅓ cup butter (softened)
  • 2 ⅓ cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round pans.
  2. In a large bowl, mix cake mix and strawberry Jell-O until combined. Add egg whites and canola oil; beat until smooth.
  3. Mash thawed strawberries in a small bowl, set aside some for frosting, then add remaining to batter along with water; mix well.
  4. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  5. For frosting, combine softened butter with reserved strawberries, then gradually add powdered sugar until fluffy.
  6. Once cakes are cool, frost between layers and on top.
  • Author: Juniper
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating vanilla extract or almond extract into the batter. Fresh strawberries can elevate both taste and appearance – use them whenever possible.