Dreamy Strawberry Layer Cake
Perfect for a spring dessert!!
Steps
Preheat oven to 350f.
Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl , combine the cake mix , gelatin , flour , water and eggs , and beat with mixer for 2 minutes.
Add 5oz.
Of the strawberries with syrup to batter and beat 1 minute more.
Then add oil and beat for an additional minute.
Pour batter into prepared pans and bake in preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes.
Remove from oven , let cool in pan for 5 minutes , then remove from pans and place on a rack to thoroughly cool.
When cake has cooled , frost with strawberry frosting , making a 2-layer layer-cake , putting frosting between both layers , on sides and on top.
Garnish top with fresh strawberries , if desired.
To make frosting , beat the butter in a large mixing bowl , with electric mixer , until smooth.
Beat in icing sugar , alternating with 5oz.
Of strawberries and syrup , until smooth.
Add vanilla extract and , if necessary , thin with a little milk or cream to spreading consistency'.
Ingredients
white cake mix, strawberry gelatin, all-purpose flour, cold water, eggs, frozen sliced strawberries, canola oil, butter, icing sugar, vanilla extract, fresh strawberries