How to Make Granny's Strawberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting - A Step-by-Step Guide

Granny's Strawberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a classic dessert that has been passed down through generations in my family. This recipe is a timeless favorite and never fails to bring joy to those who try it. With its sweet and tangy flavors, this cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to family gatherings.

The key ingredient in this cake is, of course, fresh strawberries. In the summer months, when strawberries are in season, we love to pick our own at a local farm. Th...

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Ingredients

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

Information

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

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9-inch round pans.
  • Muddle thawed strawberries in a bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup for frosting.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter together in a bowl; mix in reserved strawberries and vanilla extract. Beat in powdered sugar until combined.
  • Sandwich cake layers with frosting; spread remaining frosting over the top and sides.
  • Nutrition

    628 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 103mg
    • Sodium: 377mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 89g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 77g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 102mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 146mg