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Strawberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting: Soft, Sweet, and Full of Nostalgia

  • Apr 8
  • 2 min read

Updated: Apr 14

There’s something about a strawberry cake that just feels like sunshine on a plate. It’s soft, tender, and bursting with that classic strawberry flavor—perfect for celebrations, Sunday dinners, or honestly, just because you’re craving something sweet and homemade.


This recipe is one of those beautiful in-between desserts: simple enough to make anytime, but special enough to impress. The secret? A little boost from strawberry gelatin for color and flavor, plus real strawberries folded right into the batter for that fresh, juicy bite.


And then there’s the frosting… rich, tangy cream cheese frosting that takes this cake to a whole new level.


Strawberry Cake--Delicious!
Strawberry Cake--Delicious!


Ingredients


Cake

  • 1 box white cake mix

  • ¼ cup cake flour, sifted

  • 1 (3 oz) strawberry gelatin

  • 4 medium eggs

  • ½ cup water

  • ¾ cup vegetable oil

  • ½ cup strawberries, diced small


Strawberry Cake Ingredients
Strawberry Cake Ingredients

Directions


  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.


  2. Mix the batter:

    In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, sifted flour, strawberry gelatin, eggs, water, oil, and diced strawberries.


  3. Beat until smooth:

    Using a mixer, beat on medium speed for about 3 minutes until the batter is smooth and well combined.


  4. Divide and pour:

    Evenly distribute the batter between your prepared pans.


  5. Bake:

    Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.


  6. Cool completely before frosting.



Cream Cheese Frosting


Ingredients


  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, room temperature

  • 2 sticks butter, room temperature

  • ½ to ¾ bag confectioners’ sugar (adjust to taste)

  • 1 teaspoon clear vanilla

  • 1 tablespoon half-and-half (if needed)

    or juice of ½ lemon (for a less sweet option)


Directions

  1. Cream the base:

    Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and well blended.


  2. Add sweetness gradually:

    Slowly mix in the confectioners’ sugar until you reach your desired sweetness and consistency.


  3. Finish the flavor:

    Add vanilla and a splash of half-and-half if needed for texture.


    Tip: If the frosting feels too sweet, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice adds the perfect balance.




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