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Mother's Day Strawberry Layer Cake with Strawberry Frosting

Delightful Mother's Day Strawberry Layer Cake with Frosting

This Mother's Day Strawberry Layer Cake with Strawberry Frosting celebrates fresh strawberries and is surprisingly simple to make.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Chopped Fresh Strawberries Adds moisture and a burst of flavor
  • 1 box (15.25 ounces) White Cake Mix Cake base; homemade vanilla mix optional
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil Keeps the cake moist
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Contributes to tender texture
  • 1 small packet Strawberry Gelatin Enhances flavor and moisture
  • 3 Large Egg Whites Essential for light structure; can use egg replacers
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract For warmth and flavor
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Sliced Fresh Strawberries For the strawberry flavor in frosting
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Balances sweetness
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Base of frosting; room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Adds smoothness; room temperature
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and thickens frosting
  • 1/4 cup Milk or Cream Adjust based on preferred thickness
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Boosts flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cake pans
  • Hand Mixer
  • spatula
  • Blender
  • saucepan
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray two 8-inch round cake pans with non-stick spray and line bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. Mash about 1 cup of chopped strawberries in a zip-top bag and set aside.
  3. Mix white cake mix, vegetable oil, whole milk, and strawberry gelatin in a bowl; beat for 2 minutes. Add egg whites and vanilla; mix thoroughly, then fold in crushed strawberries.
  4. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Let cakes cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before inverting onto racks to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
  1. Purée 1 cup of sliced strawberries and heat with lemon juice in a saucepan until thickened, about 5-7 minutes; cool.
  2. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar; stir in cooled strawberry purée and milk until the desired consistency is achieved.
  3. Frost the cooled cake layers with frosting and decorate with additional fresh strawberries if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are fresh for the best flavor and texture. Adjust powdered sugar for frosting thickness as needed.

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