Description
Strawberry Cake Recipe made with a nostalgic blend of cake mix, strawberry Jell-O, and real strawberries. A 60-year-old family favorite that’s moist, flavorful, and easy to make. Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or anytime you crave something sweet and homemade.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 box white cake mix
1 box strawberry-flavored gelatin (Jell-O)
⅔ cup vegetable oil
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup frozen strawberries, thawed (include the juice)
For the Frosting:
16 oz confectioners’ sugar
1 stick (8 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
½ cup frozen strawberries, thawed
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two 9-inch or three 8-inch pans with wax or parchment paper.
In a large bowl, stir together the white cake mix and strawberry gelatin powder.
Mix in vegetable oil, eggs, and thawed strawberries with juice until fully blended.
Divide batter evenly into prepared pans.
Bake 15–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
For the frosting, beat the confectioners’ sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
Add thawed strawberries and beat until smooth and creamy.
Frost cooled cake layers and stack if desired.
Notes
Use thawed strawberries with juice for the most flavor.
Fresh strawberries work well when in season.
Let the cake cool fully before frosting to avoid melting.
Store in an airtight container for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 4g