Divine Strawberry Bliss Cake
Ingredients:
1 (18.25-ounce) box white cake mix
1 (3-ounce) box strawberry-flavored instant gelatin
1 (15-ounce) package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed
4 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
Strawberry cream cheese frosting (recipe follows)
Freshly sliced strawberries, for garnish (optional)
Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (10-ounce) package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed
1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
7 cups confectioners’ sugar
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 (9-inch) round cake pans.
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix and gelatin. Add the pureed strawberries, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 20 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove them from the pans and cool completely on wire racks.
For the frosting: In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in 1/4 cup of the strawberry puree and the strawberry extract. (The remaining puree can be used in smoothies or on ice cream.)
Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, beating until smooth.
Spread the frosting between the cake layers and on top and sides of the cake.
Garnish with freshly sliced strawberries, if desired.
Indulge in the divine flavors of this strawberry bliss cake, perfect for any occasion or celebration!