Strawberry Cake Recipes With Mix And Cream Cheese
Discover delicious strawberry cake recipes using cake mix and cream cheese. These simple yet delightful recipes blend convenience and flavor, creating moist, creamy, and irresistible strawberry cakes perfect for any occasion. Enjoy baking these easy treats!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- 9-inch round cake pans (or a rectangular pan, depending on your preference)
- Cooling rack (optional)
- Piping bag (for frosting, optional)
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 package plain white cake mix
- 1 cup chopped strawberries including juice
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
For the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1.5 oz freeze-dried strawberries
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2-3 tbsp milk if needed to adjust consistency
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or a single rectangular pan, depending on your preference.
Prepare the Cake Batter
- In a large bowl, combine the plain white cake mix, chopped strawberries (with juice), milk, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to mix everything together until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
Bake the Cake
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Make the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Add the freeze-dried strawberries and continue to mix until well incorporated.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating on low speed until smooth. Add the vanilla extract, kosher salt, and mix until combined. If the frosting is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk to reach your desired consistency.
Frost the Cake
- Once the cakes have cooled completely, spread a layer of frosting on top of the first cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake. For a decorative touch, you can pipe extra frosting on top and garnish with fresh strawberries or freeze-dried strawberries.
Serve and Enjoy
- Slice and serve the cake once the frosting is set. Enjoy your delicious homemade strawberry cake with cream cheese frosting!
Notes
❖ Frozen vs. Fresh Strawberries: While fresh strawberries give the best flavor, frozen strawberries work just as well in this cake recipe. Just make sure to thaw them before chopping.
❖ Cake Mix Brands: If you have a favorite strawberry cake mix brand, feel free to use it! I love experimenting with different mixes, and each brand can give the cake a slightly different texture and flavor.
❖ Frosting Consistency: If your frosting is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk at a time until it reaches your desired consistency. If it’s too runny, add more powdered sugar to thicken it up.