Description
Indulge in the exquisite delight of Strawberry Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting, a dessert that perfectly balances sweetness and elegance. This moist cake features layers infused with fresh strawberries, complemented by a rich and creamy frosting that will impress any guest. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply a weekend treat, this vibrant pink confection is as beautiful as it is delicious. With its easy-to-follow recipe, even beginner bakers can create this show-stopping dessert. Enhance your celebrations or casual gatherings with this stunning cake that promises to be the star of the table.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup mashed fresh strawberries
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 box white cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 1 box strawberry-flavored vegan gelatin (3 oz)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix and strawberry vegan gelatin powder. Add eggs, milk, oil, sour cream, mashed strawberries, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 22-28 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes for 10 minutes in pans before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then whip in cold heavy cream until fluffy.
- Level the cooled cake layers if necessary and assemble with frosting between layers and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg