Ingredients for Dreamy Strawberry Layer Cake
- White Cake Mix
- Strawberry Gelatin
- All Purpose Flour
- Cold Water
- 3 large eggs
- Frozen Sliced Strawberries
- Canola Oil
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
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How to Make Dreamy Strawberry Layer Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine: 1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix, 1 package (1 oz) unflavored gelatin, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup water, and 3 large eggs. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes.
- Add 5 oz of fresh strawberries (roughly 1 cup) with 2 tablespoons of their syrup to the batter. Beat for 1 minute.
- Add 1/2 cup vegetable oil and beat for another minute.
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pans for 5 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cakes are completely cool, prepare the frosting.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Gradually beat in 4 cups powdered sugar, alternating with 5 oz (roughly 1 cup) of fresh strawberries and 2 tablespoons of their syrup, until smooth and creamy.
- Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add 1-2 tablespoons of milk or cream, if needed, to reach desired consistency.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost one layer with a generous amount of the strawberry frosting.
- Top with the second cake layer and frost the entire cake, including the sides and top.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
17 g
Sugar
291g
Fat
35g
Carbs
28g