Simply Delicious Strawberry Cake (Paula Deen) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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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:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 2 (9-inch) round cake pans.
2. 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.
3. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.
4. For the frosting:
5. 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.
6. Spread frosting in between layers and on top and sides of cake. Garnish with sliced fresh strawberries, if desired.
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