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Ingredients
- 1 (18.25-ounce) box white cake mix
- 1 (3-ounce) box strawberry-flavored instant gelatin
- 1 (15-ounce) package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- Strawberry cream cheese frosting, recipe follows
- Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed
- 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
- 7 cups confectioners' sugar
- Freshly sliced strawberries, for garnish, optional
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 2 (9-inch) round cake pans.
In a large bowl, combine cake mix and gelatin. Add pureed strawberries, eggs, oil, and water; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Pour into prepared pans, and bake for 20 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.
For the frosting:
In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in 1/4 cup of the strawberry puree and the strawberry extract. (The rest of the puree is leftover but can be used in smoothies or on ice cream for a delicious treat.) Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth.
Spread frosting in between layers and on top and sides of cake. Garnish with sliced fresh strawberries, if desired.
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By navajojohn
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on May 24, 2013
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the best tastin' and easy to make !
By jodyhould
Monrovia, CA
on May 22, 2013
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I baked this cake last week for church refreshments and it was gone in minutes and everyone was asking for the recipe. It is awesome and so easy. After reading the other reviews on the frosting I decided to try the Cool Whip Frosting Vanilla and it was perfect not too heavy or too sweet, of course then you have to refrigerate it but it's so yummy.
By SEL777
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on May 22, 2013
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This is one of my all time favorite cake recipes! My Mom used to make it when I was a kid. This is the same exact recipe that she used as well. It's been around for years and is so popular. Very easy to make and is just so delicious. For anyone not having tried this recipe yet they will love it! Make sure to refrigerate for a few hours or overnight before serving as it becomes even more moist.
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