Strawberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Strawberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a simple cake with lots of strawberry flavor. The cream cheese frosting adds a perfect balance of sweetness. This cake will make anyone swoon!

There is nothing quite like a freshly picked, juicy strawberry. They are my favorite fruit to cook with and eat on their own. My family loves strawberries too. I like to make this Strawberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting for Valentine’s Day and Easter. It’s the perfect treat to celebrate any occasion with! I also make it for our wedding anniversary. It’s a special cake for Kale and I. With the help of a box cake mix, and a few extra add-ins, it is pretty amazing!

STRAWBERRY CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

You may think that a decedent cake like this might be a complicated one to make. On the contrary, this is such a simple recipe! It all begins with a box of cake mix. Yes, cake mix. I know what some of you are thinking, but boxed cake mixes are a gift from above, and I am happy to reap in the benefits. The cream cheese frosting is just as easy to make, and the coup de gras of it all is the freshly sliced strawberries mixed in the batter. A piece of this delicious cake will have anyone falling head over heels in love with you.

INGREDIENTS TO MAKE STRAWBERRY CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Strawberry Cake

• 1 box (15.25 ounces) Strawberry Cake mix
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup oil
• 3 large eggs
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1 cup freshly chopped strawberries

Cream Cheese Frosting

• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup salted butter softened
• 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 3 Tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray. Set aside.

In a large bowl, add the cake mix, water, oil, eggs, and sour cream. Using a hand mixer, beat on low speed until just combined.

Fold in the cup of chopped strawberries until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let the cake cool completely before frosting.

For frosting: In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until creamy and fluffy; about 2 minutes. Slowly add in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until combined. Add the milk and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until frosting is smooth and free of any lumps. Frost cake and serve!

HOW MANY SERVINGS DOES THIS MAKE?

This beautiful cake makes 12 servings.

HOW LONG DOES THIS CAKE STAY GOOD FOR?

If you have a few extra slices of cake leftover, make sure to keep them covered and stored in the fridge. The cake should remain good for 3 to 4 days.

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Strawberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes minutes

Total Time 50 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Author Holly

Ingredients

• 1 box (15.25 ounces) Strawberry Cake mix (I used Pillsbury's Moist Supreme)
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup oil
• 3 large eggs
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1 cup freshly chopped strawberries

Cream Cheese Frosting

• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup salted butter softened
• 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 3 Tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, add the cake mix, water, oil, eggs and sour cream. Using a hand mixer, beat on low speed until combined, and then on medium speed for about 30 seconds. Fold in the cup of chopped strawberries until just combined.
• Pour batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Let cake cool completely before frosting.
• For frosting: In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until creamy and fluffy; about 2 minutes. Slowly add in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until combined. Add the milk and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until frosting is smooth and free of any lumps. Frost cake and serve! ♥

Notes

Store any leftover cake covered in the fridge for up to 3 – 4 days. 

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