“Tasted just like my mom’s! She grew up pinching pennies so they always had this at the holidays.” | June 23, 2025

This delightful 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.

Best Ever Strawberry Cake

Ingredients:

For the Cake:
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:

 

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