Simply Delicious Strawberry Cake

Who doesn’t love a refreshing dessert in the middle of a hot summer day?  Well, I surprised my DH with a very tasty dessert today.  It is called Simply Delicious Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting.  So, if you are interested then you better grab a piece of paper and a pen and get to writing (lol).  Enjoy this tasty dessert!!  Trust me – it is so yummy!!

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Simply Delicious Strawberry Cake w/ Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

• 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, (recipe follows)

 

• 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

Directions

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.

For the 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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* Here are a few pictures for you all to slobber over (hahaha).  If you do end up trying this recipe then let me know what you think of it.  It is definitely a family favorite of ours that I found in one of my Paula Deen Magazines.

    

             

Hope you enjoy this tasty recipe!  Until Next Time….. Have a great Thursday!