Strawberry Cake (Doctored Cake Mix Recipe)
Oh how we love a big slice of strawberry cake, and today's moist & delicious easy strawberry cake from a mix is sure to become a new favorite.
We have a couple of fabulous scratch strawberry cake recipes that we love, but sometimes you need a tried and true doctored cake mix recipe that you can whip up in a flash & that is guaranteed to please a crowd. THIS is that recipe!
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Why we Love It!
There are many reasons to love this Strawberry Cake Mix recipe! It has been one of our most popular doctored cake mix recipes over the years. Here are just a few reasons why:
- Great strawberry flavor from strawberry jello as well as strawberry puree!
- Easy to Make, and consistently delicious thanks to the cake mix.
- Tastes amazing with so many fillings and frostings (from sliced strawberries and whipped cream, to cooked strawberry filling, strawberry buttercream, and more!)
- Works well for sheet cakes and cupcakes
- Perfect strawberry dessert to celebrate birthdays, baby showers, picnics, potlucks, and more!
Benefits of a Strawberry Cake Mix Recipe
We have tons of favorite scratch cake recipes in our Recipes section (homemade strawberry cake, strawberry pound cake, strawberry shortcake cake, etc.) and we have tons of fantastic doctored cake mix recipes too!
The plus of doctored cake mix recipes like today's easy strawberry cake is convenience and consistency- no matter how many cakes you've baked before.
Even with the added ingredients, this strawberry cake can be put together quickly.
The addition of extra ingredients to the white cake mix, like strawberry jello and especially real strawberries (whether frozen or fresh) give it the edge over a box of strawberry cake mix. It has the flavor and texture of a from-scratch recipe.
How to make an Easy Strawberry Cake
Although you can easily find strawberry cake mixes at most grocery stores, we prefer to use white cake mix and then add a nice flavor boost from both pureed strawberries as well as strawberry jello.
- This cake has received rave reviews over the years and we hope that you enjoy it too!
- To make this recipe, prepare three 8 inch round pans by greasing, flouring, (and we also like to add circles of parchment to the bottom of each pan).
- Next, add all of the ingredients including the white cake mix, strawberry jello, flour, eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and mashed strawberries/strawberry puree. (By the way, I love that this recipe calls for real strawberries rather than just the jello. It really does make a difference in the strawberry flavor)!
- Now, it's just a matter of dividing the batter between the pans and baking!
FAQs
It's safe to say that this easy strawberry cake is always a good idea, and is sure to please any crowd! Make sure to check out our other Cakes with Fruit as well as favorite birthday cake designs!
More Strawberry Cakes
If you're looking for more delicious Strawberry Cakes, don't miss these recipes! Also, keep in mind that this versatile strawberry box mix recipe works well for strawberry cupcakes(cake mix) too!
Enjoy the Recipe
Keep this moist strawberry cake mix recipe in mind the next time you are looking for birthday cake recipes, a baby shower cake, bridal shower cake, or just in the mood for a strawberry dessert!
Have you made this? We would LOVE for you to leave a ⭐️ rating as well as a comment and photo below! We really appreciate your feedback!
Strawberry Cake- Doctored Cake Mix Recipe
This easy Strawberry Cake from cake mix is fluffy, tender, and delicious. It uses real strawberries and strawberry jello for a delicious boost of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix ( 15.25 oz) (432g)
- 1 small box ( 3 ounce) (85g) strawberry Jello
- 3 Tablespoons all purpose flour
- 4 eggs
- ¾ cup vegetable oil ( I used canola oil)
- ½ cup milk
- ¾ cup pureed ripe strawberries (You can substitute with frozen strawberries)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees, grease and flour three 8 inch round pans or two 9 inch round pans
- Put all ingredients into your mixing bowl and mix on low speed until the ingredients are blended. Then increase speed to medium and mix for approximately 2 minutes, scraping down sides of bowl mid way through.
- The pureed strawberries should be well blended into the batter.
- Bake for 30 min. or until tooth pick comes out clean.
Notes
This recipe works for easy strawberry cupcakes also!
Freezing: The strawberry cake mix layers can be baked in advance and frozen for up to three months. Individually wrap each layer in plastic wrap followed by foil. When thawing, keep wrapped for 30-45 minutes at room temperature before unwrapping and thawing to desired amount for assembling and decorating.
Hi can I use Strawberry purée vs mashed strawberries ?
Hi Sara, The average cake mix will give you 5 cups batter and you will need 7 cups for a 9x13 pan. You could double the recipe, having some leftover batter for cupcakes. You will need 4 cups batter for your 8x8 in pan.
Hi Jasmine, Yes, you can puree the strawberries. Hope you will enjoy the recipe.
Thanks so much for the fast reply. I’ve made the Doctored red velvet and the WASC but I used vanilla extract, but cakes were delicious.
Do I use the pipeable cream cheese icing recipe for this cake?
Hi Amanda, The Classic Cream Cheese or Pipeable Cream Cheese would be good with this recipe. If you scroll up, just above the picture of the slice of cake, Melissa suggest several frosting recipes. You can click on the Frosting and you will be taken to the recipe.
I only have 9x9 round pans. Will that be ok or should I double the recipe to ensure the layers aren’t too thin? If you recommend doubling, how much should I increase cooking time to make sure they’re cooked through? Thank you.
Hi Cynthia, I did not measure the cups of batter for this recipe, but it is probably 6 cups, maybe a bit more. For two or three 9 inch round pans you would need to double the recipe. Just for your reference, we used three 8 inch round pans. Batter Charts suggest using 3 cups per each 8 inch round pan. We did not double the recipe but were fine with having layers that were only 1 1/4 inches tall. So, doubling the recipe will give you enough batter for two 9" pans or layers that are not as tall if you want to use three 9" rounds. I suggest using a measuring cup for filling your cake pans so you will know how much batter you are using. Below is a link to a Batter Amount Chart that you will find helpful.
Is this recipe a good one for cupcakes or would the scratch recipe be better?
Hi dbrown, Both recipes will work well for cupcakes, but this doctored recipe is easier and quicker. Bake standard size cupcakes at 350 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes.
I’m so happy to find this! I have a Pillsbury strawberry cake mix. Should I Follow the recipe without the jello mix?
Hi Samantha, We have not used a strawberry cake mix in a very long time. It used to have an artificial taste, that is why we use a white cake mix. The flavor may have been improved. I think you can leave out the jello if you are using a strawberry mix. The fresh strawberries in the recipe also help to give the cake a better flavor. Hope all goes well.
Hello, can I wrap the cupcakes up as well?