Easy Strawberry Cake
A delightful and visually stunning cake made with cake mix and fresh strawberries, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 box cake mix (white or yellow)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
Frosting Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- Fresh strawberries for decoration For topping the cake
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour your cake pan.
Making the Cake
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and pureed strawberries. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and cool in the pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Making the Frosting
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and 1-2 tablespoons of milk, beating until fluffy and smooth.
Assembling the Cake
- Once cooled, frost the cake generously with the strawberry frosting.
- Top with fresh strawberries for decoration.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
Serve fresh for the best taste or pair it with whipped cream or ice cream for an extra treat. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for longer storage. Can be frozen for later enjoyment.