Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a Quick and Easy Strawberry Cake that’s perfect for any occasion! This scrumptious dessert begins with a boxed cake mix, elevating it into a moist and flavorful treat thanks to the addition of strawberry Jell-O and real strawberries. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a family gathering, or simply craving something sweet, this Strawberry Cake is sure to impress your guests. With its light, fluffy texture and customizable frosting, you can easily adapt it to suit your taste preferences. Serve it at your next event and watch as everyone comes back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 softened butter
- 2 ⅓ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix and strawberry Jell-O.
- Add egg whites and canola oil; beat until well combined.
- Mash thawed strawberries in a separate bowl (reserve some for icing). Mix remaining strawberries with water into the batter.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire racks.
- Prepare frosting by combining softened butter with reserved mashed strawberries; gradually add powdered sugar until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by layering frosting between cakes and around the sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg