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Strawberry cake with whipped strawberry buttercream icing

Homemade Strawberry Cake Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour

Equipment

  • 2 round cake pans
  • parchment paper optional
  • hand mixer or stand mixer
  • spatula
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries in sugar (thawed)
  • 1 pack strawberry jello
  • 2/3 cup avocado oil

For the Strawberry Buttercream Icing

  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 stick softened butter (4 tbsp)
  • 1/2 cup frozen strawberries in sugar (thawed)

Instructions
 

For the Cake

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two round cake pans with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
  • In a large bowl, or the bowl of your stand mixer, combine the cake mix and strawberry Jello.
  • Add 2/3 cup of avocado oil and the eggs and beat on low to medium speed until smooth.
  • Gently fold in the thawed strawberries until evenly distributed.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Icing

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 cups of powdered sugar and 1/2 stick of softened butter. Add 1/2 cup of strawberries in syrup and whisk until smooth.
  • Once the cake is completely cool, frost the top and sides using an offset spatula.
  • Slice, serve, and enjoy your delicious homemade strawberry cake!