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Strawberry Cake With Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

"This easy, homemade Strawberry Cake is the best dessert for spring and summer! It's an old-fashioned strawberry cake recipe that's made with a box of cake mix, Jello, buttermilk and fresh or frozen strawberries. Finish off the moist layer cake with the most delicious strawberry cream cheese frosting for a simple dessert that's bursting with flavor! Various versions of this vintage strawberry cake with cream cheese frosting have been popular on grandmothers' dessert buffets for generations! You just can't beat the ease of beautiful pink layer cake that looks so impressive -- but comes together easily with help from a few simple shortcuts. It's the best of both worlds, since you get the convenience of a box of cake mix and a box of Jello mix combined with the delicious flavor of fresh berries and rich buttermilk. Finish it off with a decadent cream cheese frosting and nobody will ever know that your homemade strawberry cake with buttermilk isn't quite from scratch! "
Why You'll Love This Dessert Recipe
1. Convenience: This easy Strawberry Cake recipe combines the convenience of a boxed cake mix and Jello mix, making it quick and simple to whip up a beautiful dessert that looks impressive.
2. Seasonal: The fresh or frozen strawberries in this cake make it the perfect dessert for spring and summer when strawberries are in season and at their peak flavor.
3. Nostalgic: This old-fashioned strawberry cake with cream cheese frosting is a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations, making it a nostalgic treat to share with friends and family.
4. Flavorful: The combination of buttermilk and strawberries in the cake batter creates a moist and tender cake with a burst of sweet strawberry flavor in every bite.
5. Impressive: The beautiful pink color and decadent cream cheese frosting make this strawberry cake a showstopper for any occasion, whether it's a birthday celebration, a summer barbecue, or a holiday gathering.
6. Customizable: You can easily make this recipe your own by using different flavored Jello mixes or adding in other fruits or toppings to suit your taste preferences.
7. Crowd-pleaser: With its rich and fruity flavor, moist texture, and creamy frosting, this Strawberry Cake is sure to be a hit with all of your friends and family members.
Serves12 people
Preparation Time30 min
Chilling Time3 hr
Cooking Time30 min
Cooking MethodOven
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