Strawberry Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful taste of our Strawberry Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting. This moist and fluffy cake showcases fresh strawberries, creating a vibrant, fruity layer that’s perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to summer picnics. The rich cream cheese frosting adds a luscious creaminess that beautifully complements the strawberry flavor. Easy to make and visually stunning, this cake is sure to impress your guests and become a favorite dessert in your household.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 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
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box white cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 box strawberry-flavored vegan gelatin (3 oz)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2–3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix with mashed strawberries.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, sour cream, and vanilla; beat until smooth.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 22-28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; add powdered sugar and vanilla gradually, then whip in cold heavy cream until fluffy.
- Once cakes are cool, frost between layers and on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg