Easy Strawberry Cake tastes and looks like a bakery cake, but is easier than from-scratch! It’s full of strawberries in the cake and the icing. This cake is ‘easy’ because it starts with a cake mix, but don’t worry unless you tell no one will ever know, it tastes like homemade.
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Fluffy, moist, studded with strawberries, and easy to whip together, my Easy Strawberry Cake will be your new favorite.
There is nothing like a freshly home-made cake with lots of sweet creamy frosting.
This is my recipe box. Yes, it’s quite large and it’s not the only recipe box I have. This is the box of my family ‘favorites’; I also have a box of recipes that I want to try. And a binder of pretty entertaining and party recipes and tips. And, I have cookbooks.
So many recipes, so little time! One-third of these recipes are for desserts! I know, crazy, it’s my passion.
And, Strawberry Cake has been one of my favorite desserts for many years. It’s the cake I always wanted my Mom to make for my birthday (or anytime I could persuade her to make it!)
Cooking times for pan size
- two 9-inches round or 9×9 inch square 28 to 31 minutes
- two 8-inch round or 8×8-inch square 30 to 33 minutes
- three 8-inch round 28 to 30 minutes
- 9×13-inch bake pan, cook 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
I prefer it made in three 8 inch layers and iced.
But, if it’s easier in a sheet pan, by all means, you do not have to stack it.
Easy Strawberry Cake
June 10, 2018. I updated the recipe for the cake and the frosting. This frosting has the same flavor and ingredients, I made it thicker. The changes are correct in the recipe as written.
Please note also the original Easy Strawberry Cake recipe used an 18.25-ounce cake mix. For a long time you could still get the 18.25 size cake mix, but I have been unable to find it recently. Here are two options for adjustments to the 15.25-ounce, 16.5 or 16.25-ounce cake mix to make it work. Everything else remains the same after these additions.
- You can purchase two cake mixes. Use one complete 15.25 package plus measure 3 ounces out of the second cake mix. Likewise, if you have 16.50 or 16.35-ounce box of cake mix, make up the difference with another box of cake mix. Store the remaining for next time.
- OR: Use one 15.25 ounce cake mix PLUS add 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder.
I made it for the teachers at my son’s school and baked it in an aluminum 9×13
was much easier to transport and I didn’t have to go back and collect a cake pan.
The beauty of this recipe? Dump all ingredients in the bowl and mix!
I like using the whisk attachment for cakes. I think it incorporates more air into the batter.
Mix it all together and pour into pan.
Bake, then frost. I frosted it with Cream Cheese Frosting.
You may also enjoy my Pound Cake Series
Easy Strawberry Cake
Easy Strawberry Cake tastes and looks like a bakery cake, but is easier than from-scratch! It's full of fresh strawberries in the cake and the icing. This cake is 'easy' because it starts with a cake mix, but don't worry unless you tell noone will ever know!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time40 mins
Servings: 16 slices
Calories: 574kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Cake
- 18 -ounce white cake mix (use ingredients listed here NOT what is listed on the box)
- 3 -ounce strawberry jello
- 1 cup fresh strawberries mashed or finely chopped (frozen can be used)
- 1 cup vegetable oil I always use canola
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 -ounce cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/2 cup butter room temperature
- 5 to 6 cups confectioners' sugar more if needed
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream more if needed
- 1/4 cup fresh or frozen strawberries mashed or chopped fine, drained
Instructions
PLEASE READ POST ABOVE FOR MORE INFO
For the Cake
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray pans with non-stick spray or Wilton cake release. Place the cake mix, jello, strawberries, oil, milk, and eggs in the bowl of your electric mixer. Mix 3 minutes, stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl a couple of times.
- Divide the batter evenly among layer pans or pour into a 9x13 inch baking pan. For 9x13 pan bake 28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. (Cook layers according to directions on the box of cake mix.) Cool the cake layers 10 minutes in the pan before removing to a wire rack. Wait until the cake is completely cool before frosting.
For Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Besat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Sift sugar and add one cup at a time to the cream cheese mixture. Add heavy whipping cream and strawberries and incorporate completely.
- For a more professional cake, remove the domes from the tops of the cake layers with a cake leveler or large serrated knife. Place one layer of cake on a serving plate. Spread about 1 cup of the frosting on top in an even layer. Repeat with the next layer of cake and frosting, then top the cake with the final layer of cake (if you have 3 layers). Frost the outside of the cake. An offset spatula makes it really easy to get an even layer.
- Cooking times for pan size two 9-inches round or 9x9 inch square 28 to 31 minutes two 8-inch round or 8x8-inch square 30 to 33 minutes three 8-inch round 28 to 30 minutes
Video
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 574kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 75g | Vitamin A: 645IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 1mg
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Laduga says
Does this have to be stored in the refrigerator? Thanks
Paula says
If you put the cream cheese frosting on it, it really needs to be refrigerated. I can sit out for a while on the counter but no for days.
Michelle Dixon says
Can you make this cake using strawberry cake mix. I have two boxes in my cabinet but no white. If so will that change the recipe?
Paula says
Yes you can use strawberry cake mix. I’d make it the same. It’ll have a great strawberry flavor
Chance says
Could this be made into cupcakes?
Paula says
yes
Elaine says
For the Strawberry jello, is that the dry jello, from the box?
Paula says
yes it is. dry mix
Krystall says
I rarely leave comments, but this cake was amazing! My husband loves strawberries, even had his own strawberry Groom’s cake at our wedding, so I wanted to surprise him with a homemade strawberry cake for his birthday. We dont have a blender anymore. and I was excited that this recipe doesn’t call for making a puree. The cake turned put super flavorful and moist with loads or strawberries! My husband said it’s his new favorite cake.
Here are some tips from my experience:
The baking time left my cake liquid in the middle but baked on the edges. I added about 12 minutes to the time and then cut the edges off. It was still beautiful color and super moist.
I followed the directions for the frosting using 6 cups of sugar and it was super thick as if it came out the store. But, adding the diced strawberries, which retain water, caused it to become loose, sort of like in the picture shown. I liked it more whipped this way, but I would adjust the amount of confectioners sugar if you want it thicker. Especially if making a layered cake that needs to stand up.
I used two boxes and measured out 3oz from one box and baked in a 13×9 pan.
Also, between dicing and mixing, my prep time was much longer than 15 minutes, but this cake was relatively easy to make and super enjoyable. It will be my go-to recipe from now on!
Thanks for sharing!
Paula says
Thanks so much for your comments and tips!! I’m so happy your hubs like it!!