Strawberry Cake

SERVES: 12

CHILL TIME: 2 Hr

COOK TIME: 35 Min

To say that this cake is all about strawberries is an understatement! Our recipe for Strawberry Cake features strawberry gelatin, sliced strawberries, and strawberry preserves to give this cake it's signature, "berry"-sweet taste.

What You'll Need

1 (16.5-ounce) package white cake mix
1 (4-serving size) package strawberry-flavored gelatin
1 (10-ounce) package frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed and drained
4 eggs
2/3 cup vegetable oil
4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup strawberry preserves
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter, softened

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Coat 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray; set aside.
In a large bowl with an electric beater on medium speed, beat cake mix, gelatin mix, strawberries, eggs, and oil 2 to 3 minutes, or until well mixed. Divide batter evenly between cake pans.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool 10 minutes, then invert onto wire racks to cool completely.
In a medium bowl with an electric beater on medium speed, beat confectioners' sugar, strawberry preserves, and butter 2 to 3 minutes, or until smooth. Place 1 cake layer upside down on a serving plate and frost the top. Place the second layer over the first and frost the top and sides.
Chill 2 hours before serving, or cover loosely and keep chilled until ready to serve.