Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Strawberry Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect dessert for any gathering or celebration. This cake features a moist and fluffy strawberry sponge infused with fresh strawberries, layered generously with creamy whipped cream cheese frosting. Its vibrant pink hue makes it visually stunning, while the combination of flavors provides a refreshing and light treat that everyone will adore. Ideal for birthdays, picnics, or just a sweet surprise at home, this cake is easy to make and customizable for your preferences. Enjoy the burst of fruity flavor in every slice!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 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)
- Optional: 3-4 drops red food coloring for a more vibrant pink
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, mix the white cake mix and strawberry vegan gelatin powder.
- Combine eggs, milk, oil, sour cream, mashed strawberries, and vanilla extract; beat until smooth.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 22-28 minutes until done.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy; add powdered sugar and vanilla, then whip in cold heavy cream.
- Level cooled cake layers and assemble with frosting in between; finish by coating the top and sides.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg