Granny's Strawberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Granny's Strawberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Passed down from my great-grandmother, Jessie, friends and family are always excited to see me walk in with this cake! It’s a crowd pleaser every time! The most moist strawberry cake with cream cheese frosting you’ll ever eat!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Yield:
1 9-inch layer cake
Servings:
12

Ingredients

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ¼ cups powdered sugar

Cake

  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package white cake mix
  • 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry-flavored gelatin mix
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup water

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9-inch round pans.

Step 2
Muddle thawed strawberries in a bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup for frosting.

Step 3
Mix white cake mix and gelatin mix together in a bowl. Add strawberries, eggs, oil, and water and beat until well combined. Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of each layer comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool, about 30 minutes.

Step 5
Beat cream cheese and butter together in a bowl; mix in reserved strawberries and vanilla extract. Beat in powdered sugar until combined.

Step 6
Sandwich cake layers with frosting; spread remaining frosting over the top and sides.

Cook’s Notes:

Because this cake is extremely moist, it helps to cool the 2 layers separately in the fridge for up to 2 hours (along with the prepared icing) to facilitate assembly. Don't forget to use cooking spray on any surface the cakes are resting on while waiting to be stacked…the cakes will easily stick to plates, etc.!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

628
Calories
29g
Fat
89g
Carbs
7g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 628
% Daily Value *
Total Fat29g 37%
Saturated Fat12g 58%
Cholesterol103mg 34%
Sodium377mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate89g 32%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars77g
Protein7g
Vitamin C16mg 79%
Calcium102mg 8%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium146mg 3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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