Here’s a delicious recipe for Strawberry Dream Cake:
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) white cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
For the Strawberry Filling:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Bake the Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs, and pureed strawberries. Mix until well blended.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Step 2: Prepare the Strawberry Filling
- In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Let it sit for about 30 minutes to macerate.
Step 3: Make the Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
Step 4: Assemble the Cake
- Place one layer of the cake on a serving plate. Spread a layer of the strawberry filling over the top.
- Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the whipped cream frosting.
- Decorate with fresh strawberries if desired.
Step 5: Serve
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to set the layers. Enjoy your Strawberry Dream Cake!
Feel free to customize the recipe with additional ingredients or flavors to your liking!