Description
This Double Strawberry Cake is a delightful, moist cake bursting with fresh strawberry flavor both in the cake and the creamy strawberry-infused frosting. Perfect for strawberry lovers, it combines a white cake base enhanced with strawberry gelatin and purée, topped with a luscious strawberry cream cheese frosting and garnished with fresh strawberry slices. Ideal for any celebration or a sweet indulgence.
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
- Fresh strawberries, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature when your batter is ready.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or alternatively prepare two 9-inch cake pans if you prefer a layered cake.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the white cake mix, all-purpose flour, and strawberry-flavored gelatin until well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the water, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and strawberry purée to the dry ingredients.
- Mix Batter: Beat on medium speed using a mixer until the batter is smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Transfer and Spread: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish or pans, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake the Cake: Bake for 35-40 minutes if using a 9×13 dish, or 25-30 minutes if using layer pans. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely before applying the frosting to prevent melting.
- Make Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy and smooth.
- Add Strawberry Purée: Mix in the strawberry purée thoroughly to infuse the frosting.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating between additions until the frosting is fluffy and smooth.
- Frost the Cake: Spread the strawberry cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake surface.
- Garnish: Decorate the top with fresh sliced strawberries for an attractive finish.
- Serve: Slice and serve the cake chilled or at room temperature according to your preference.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen strawberries for the purée; if using frozen, thaw them first for best results.
- For a layered cake, divide the batter evenly between two pans and adjust baking time accordingly.
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
- The strawberry gelatin adds a subtle flavor and helps enhance the strawberry taste in the cake.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
