Strawberry Cake

Strawberry Cake
2014-07-04 03:04:51

Serves 10
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
296g
Servings
10
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1053
Calories from Fat 275
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g
48%
Saturated Fat 10g
48%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 14g
Cholesterol 112mg
37%
Sodium 514mg
21%
Total Carbohydrates 186g
62%
Dietary Fiber 1g
3%
Sugars 112g
Protein 14g
Vitamin A
11%
Vitamin C
15%
Calcium
16%
Iron
10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
cake
- 1 (18.25-ounce) box white cake mix
- 1 (3-ounce) box strawberry-flavored instant gelatin
- 1 (15-ounce) package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed
- 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
- 7 cups confectioners' sugar
- Freshly sliced strawberries, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 2 (9-inch) round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix and gelatin.
- Add pureed strawberries, eggs, oil, and water.
- beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Pour into prepared pans, and bake for 20 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.
Frosting
- In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
- Beat in 1/4 cup of the strawberry puree and the vanilla extract. (The rest of the puree is leftover but can be used in smoothies or on ice cream for a delicious treat.)
- Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth.
- Spread frosting in between layers and on top and sides of cake. Garnish with sliced fresh strawberries, if desired.
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