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Published: May 16, 2017 · Modified: Jan 30, 2024 by Pam

Strawberry Cake - Easy & Delicious

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This delicious strawberry cake is made with fresh strawberries and a boxed mix. It stirs up easily in just a few minutes. This would be the perfect cake for a baby shower for a girl, a sweet sixteen party, or anytime you need a dessert that's pretty, yummy and easy to make.

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Back in early February I was invited to plan the dessert for the monthly Senior luncheon at our church. It so happened that day fell on Valentines Day, so I thought it would be fun to plan something "Valentine-y".

I was excited to be asked, and I wanted to do something special, but dessert for 60-70 is beyond my usual comfort zone. I started brainstorming ideas and looking at recipes that would be special, but not too tough for a group this size. Strawberry Cake seemed the perfect idea!

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As often happens, I found some recipes, and combined what I considered to be the best elements of several. In the end I had my own customized recipe and was able to use the abundant fresh strawberries.

Then, on Sunday night, before the event on Tuesday, I found out that I should plan for 90 seniors, rather than the usual 60. Whew!

I baked all day on Monday and garnished with fresh strawberries and a little Valentine candy when it was time to serve on Tuesday.

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The seniors all loved the cake (except for a couple with strawberry allergies.... oops). Now, two months later, I tweaked a little further and ended up with this final version. Besides being delicious, it's easy and so pretty.

We love a traditional buttercream or cream cheese frosting, but if you want a light topping, Vanilla Mousse is a great option for this cake.

If you're making this for a baby shower or birthday party, these Southern Style Cheese Straws are the perfect little party food to serve before dessert.

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If you're here you obviously love strawberries, so do yourself a favor and check out our Strawberry-Basil Cocktail with Gin

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Strawberry Cake – Easy & Delicious

Pam
5 from 10 votes
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Ingredients
  

  • French Vanilla Cake Mix
  • 1 3 oz. box strawberry flavored Jell-o
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 eggs
  • ¾-1 cup lightly pureed fresh strawberries

Instructions
 

  • Puree strawberries lightly in a blender.
  • Blend cake mix, water, oil, eggs and jello mix until ingredients are moistened.
  • Beat at medium speed for two minutes.
  • Stir in pureed strawberries.
  • Pour into a prepared 9x13 pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes, testing for doneness with toothpick.
  • Cool completely.
  • Frost with your favorite buttercream vanilla or cream cheese frosting.
  • Garnish with more fresh strawberries.
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Just a couple of notes: I've used a French Vanilla Cake Mix, but I'm sure a white cake mix would be fine. Yellow would probably taste fine, but the color might not come out a pure pink.

Also, I pulsed the strawberries in the blender trying to keep some little chunks, but if you over-puree' don't worry. It'll still be delicious!

If you love strawberries, check out our Stuffed French Toast. It's an elegant breakfast or brunch and the "stuffing" includes strawberries.

Make this Chicken with Asparagus and Pasta and then complete your meal with the Strawberry Cake. A perfect dinner, special enough for company, but easy enough to make for your own family.

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Comments

  1. Ivory says

    May 20, 2017 at 11:06 am

    All of these recipes looks amazing. I can't wait to start making them. Thank you so much for sharing. Too, they look easy to make. This is my thing.

    Reply
    • Pam says

      May 20, 2017 at 9:11 pm

      Thanks so much, Ivory. Good to hear from you. It's been a while. ????

      Reply
  2. Tricia says

    May 21, 2017 at 6:31 pm

    Your strawberry cake sounds AWESOME for this time of year!
    We love layer cakes.....do you think this would work using two round 9 "
    cake pans?
    Thank u for this yummy sounding recipe!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      May 21, 2017 at 7:37 pm

      Thanks so much. Since I started out making it for such a big crowd I didn't make layers, but I see no reason it wouldn't be just as good -- and even prettier.

      Reply
  3. MJ says

    October 12, 2023 at 11:34 am

    I used your recipe for cupcakes, with my Vanilla frosting -turned out great! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      October 15, 2023 at 5:48 pm

      Awesome!

      Reply
  4. Sky says

    February 12, 2024 at 8:29 am

    5 stars
    Easy to make and tastes really good! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Tayler says

    February 12, 2024 at 9:12 am

    5 stars
    I made this cake for a galentine’s day celebration over the weekend and it was delicious! Everyone loved it!

    Reply
  6. Tara says

    February 12, 2024 at 9:41 am

    5 stars
    Oh yum! I love how easily this strawberry cake comes together. It looks so good and definitely perfect for Valentine's Day.

    Reply
  7. Dina and Bruce says

    February 12, 2024 at 10:29 am

    5 stars
    Strawberry goodness! So much yum! Made for a friend and she was so happy!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      February 14, 2024 at 10:14 am

      Thanks so much for letting us know!

      Reply
  8. Andrea says

    February 12, 2024 at 10:46 am

    5 stars
    I love how light and fluffy this fabulous strawberry cake looks. It's a marvelous flavor and perfect for Valentine's day.

    Reply
  9. Jayne says

    February 29, 2024 at 7:57 pm

    This cake was so easy to make and has great flavor. The kiddo have been having it for an afternoon snack. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  10. Holly says

    March 27, 2024 at 7:08 am

    5 stars
    YUM! I made this cake for my best friend's birthday because she loves all things strawberry. It was a huge hit. Everyone at the party loved it. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe. I will be making it again for Easer.

    Reply
  11. veenaazmanov says

    March 28, 2024 at 10:09 pm

    5 stars
    One of the best seasonal fruit I love. This is so easy to make and definitely delicious any day. Love your presentation and the color too.

    Reply
  12. WAnda says

    May 29, 2024 at 1:54 pm

    5 stars
    I love how easy this recipe is using a boxed mix and that there is jello - a childhood favorite! Definitely bookmarking!

    Reply
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