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Slice of Mama Seward's Famous Strawberry Cake showcasing fresh strawberries and frosting.

Strawberry Cake

A fluffy, sweet strawberry cake that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Tastes like a strawberry milkshake in cake form, with a creamy, nostalgic frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 1 small box strawberry flavored gelatin
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries, thawed (with their juice) Thaw completely and stir before measuring.
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup water Use less if strawberries are very juicy.
For the Frosting
  • 1 stick butter, softened
  • 1 box powdered sugar
  • remaining thawed strawberries (or 1/2 cup strawberry puree)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk or cream Add if needed for consistency.

Method
 

Mixing and Baking the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9 by 13 pan, or two 8 or 9 inch round pans.
  2. In a big bowl, add the white cake mix and the strawberry gelatin. Stir until evenly mixed.
  3. Add eggs, oil, thawed strawberries with juice, and water. Mix until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  4. Pour batter into the pan and bake. For a 9 by 13 pan, start checking around 30 minutes; for round pans, check around 25 minutes. It's done when a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
Frosting the Cake
  1. Beat softened butter until smooth. Slowly add powdered sugar to avoid a sugar cloud.
  2. Blend in strawberry puree or remaining thawed strawberries. Adjust thickness with milk or powdered sugar.
  3. Frost the cooled cake. For a decorative touch, swirl the frosting with a spoon and top with sliced strawberries.

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of strawberry extract if the strawberries taste bland. This cake is best served chilled on warm days.