Tasted just like my mom's! She grew up pinching pennies so they always had this at the holidays. Now we love it even more than the original and make it every year! great for nut-free folks. Recipe in (c.o.m.m.e.n.t ).👇

Tasted just like my mom's! She grew up pinching pennies so they always had this at the holidays.”

This delicious recipe lives up to its name! It's a vibrant and flavorful cake bursting with fresh strawberries in every bite. Made with a boxed cake mix and homemade strawberry icing, it's surprisingly easy to prepare, perfect for a summer potluck or a delightful afternoon treat.

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Best Ever Strawberry Cake

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Ingredients:

For the Cake:

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Ingredient	Quantity
White Cake Mix	1 box
Plain Flour	3 tbsp
Strawberry Jello (3 oz box)	1 box
Water	1/2 cup
Canola Oil	3/4 cup
Fresh or Frozen Strawberries (pureed)	1 cup
Eggs	4

For the Icing:

Ingredient	Quantity
Strawberries (pureed, reserved from cake batter)	1 cup
Unsalted Butter, Softened	1/2 cup
Powdered Sugar	4 cups
Vanilla Extract	1 tsp

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prep:  Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. Mix the Dry Cake Ingredients:  In a large bowl, whisk together the cake mix, plain flour, and strawberry Jello.

3. Combine the Wet Cake Ingredients:  In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds to combine the water, canola oil, 1 cup of pureed strawberries, and eggs. Then, increase the speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes until smooth.

4. Fill and Bake the Cakes:  Divide the  batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

5. Cool the Cakes:  Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

6. Cream the Butter for Icing:  Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter in a large bowl until creamy.

7. Gradually Add Powdered Sugar:  Slowly add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.

8. Incorporate Strawberries and Vanilla:  Add the remaining 1 cup of pureed strawberries and the vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until the icing is smooth and fluffy.

9. Assemble the Cake:  Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of strawberry icing on top.

10. Frost and Decorate:  Add the second cake layer and frost the entire cake with the remaining icing. You can decorate with fresh strawberries if desired.

11. Slice and Serve:  Cut the cake into slices and enjoy your homemade strawberry delight!