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Strawberry Cake With Buttercream Frosting

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings 16

Ingredients

FOR THE CAKE

  • 1 - 18.25 ounce package white cake mix
  • 1 - 3 ounce package strawberry gelatin
  • 4 - large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries with stems removed
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup milk

FOR THE FROSTING

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 2 - 16 ounce packages powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 cup finely chopped strawberries with stems removed, optional

Instructions

FOR THE CAKE

  • Beat cake mix and next seven ingredients at low speed with a mixer for one minute.
  • Scrape down the sides and beat for two more minutes at medium speed, scraping the sides as necessary.
  • Pour batter into two or three greased cake pans.
  • Bake at 350 for 23 minutes or until center is springy when lightly pressed. Note - baking time may need to be adjusted, depending upon the number of layers.
  • Remove from pans and cool completely before frosting.

FOR THE FROSTING

  • Beat butter with a mixer at medium speed for 20 seconds or until fluffy.
  • Slowly add powdered sugar and optional strawberries, beating at low speed until creamy.
  • Add more sugar if too thin.

Notes

Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Original recipe from Southern Living Magazine.