Simply Delicious Strawberry Cake |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
Directions:
1. (18.25-ounce) box white cake mix
2. (3-ounce) box strawberry-flavored instant gelatin
3. (15-ounce) package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed
4. large eggs
5. /2 cup vegetable oil
6. /4 cup water
7. Strawberry cream cheese frosting, recipe follows
8. Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
9. /4 cup butter, softened
10. (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
11. (10-ounce) package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed
12. /2 teaspoon strawberry extract
13. cups confectioners' sugar
14. Freshly sliced strawberries, for garnish, optional
15. Directions
16. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 2 (9-inch) round cake pans.
17. 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.
18. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.
19. For the frosting:
20. 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.
21. Spread frosting in between layers and on top and sides of cake. Garnish with sliced fresh strawberries, if desired.
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