Strawberry Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of our Strawberry Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting. This vibrant dessert combines the fresh essence of ripe strawberries with a luscious, creamy frosting, making it the perfect treat for any gathering or a sweet escape at home. With its moist layers and stunning presentation, this cake will surely impress your guests and elevate any celebration. Easy to prepare, this recipe invites bakers of all skill levels to create a showstopper that’s as delightful to eat as it is to admire.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup mashed fresh strawberries (or strawberry puree)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 box white cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 box strawberry-flavored vegan gelatin (3 oz, like Jell-O)
- 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)
Instructions
- Preheat 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, and mashed strawberries, then beat until fluffy.
- Divide batter among the pans and bake for 22-28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and whip in cold heavy cream until fluffy.
- Assemble the cake by layering frosting between the cooled cakes and covering the entire cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 408
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 88mg