Strawberry Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Strawberry Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting. This vibrant dessert is a perfect harmony of sweet fresh strawberries and creamy frosting, making it an ideal centerpiece for birthdays, picnics, or family gatherings. With its beautiful presentation and customizable options, this cake is not only easy to make but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will leave your guests craving more. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, this recipe provides straightforward steps to create a stunning dessert that everyone will adore.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup mashed fresh strawberries (or strawberry puree)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box white cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2–3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix cake mix and strawberry vegan gelatin. Add eggs, milk, oil, sour cream, strawberries, and vanilla; beat until smooth.
- Divide batter into pans and bake for 22–28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar and then whip in cold heavy cream until peaks form.
- Level cooled cake layers if necessary, frost between layers and the outside of the cake.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (115g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg