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.
Thank you, Melody! This is what I was actually afraid of -- not necessarily it sinking into itself since it would have dowel support.
I tested this recipe last night and instead of mashed strawberries, I did a strawberry reduction and just used the liquid from that. Only did a 1/4 cup of that though, but still had a nice, real strawberry flavor.
Perhaps I will do a test run with this before I try setting up on the actual date.
If I were to do this for cupcakes, would there be any changes?
Hi Lauren, The only change needed if making standard size cupcakes is to bake at 350 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes.
Are there any adjustments I need to make if I sub thawed frozen diced strawberries (with sugar) for fresh? Also, adjustment for baking in a 9x13 nonstick pan?
Hi Charlotte, The recipe will stay the same if you are using frozen strawberries. Mash them or puree in a blender. If using a dark colored pan, reduce the baking temperature by 25 degrees to 325. Also, check for doneness a bit sooner. A toothpick in the center should come out clean or with just a few crumbs attached.
Thank you so much! It turned out delicious!
Great! Thanks for the follow-up
I only have 9 inch pans will I still be able to get three layers??
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Hello. Was wondering if this cake is sturdy enough for a two layered 8×3 inch pans and two layered 6 inch pans?
And what filling would you suggest? Highly doubt cream cheese frosting will hold with fondant.
Made this cake and it was so good. I was worried it would've been too moist for fondant but it held up perfectly. I used vanilla ganache to crumb coat, made a stiff buttercream filling with just the right amount of strawberry champagne jam in between.
Hi, I'm planning on attempting to make this recipe this weekend. Strawberries aren't really in season. Do I still puree as stated. Any needed sugar? Or just blend and add to mixture?
Also this recipe fills 3-8" pans? Layers won't be too thin?
This turned out very dense and thick for me. Afterwards I realized I forgot to add the flour to the cake mix. Was that the problem?
Hi Fiona, I am sorry you had a problem. Leaving out the 3 Tablespoons flour was not the problem. Are you sure you used a cake mix that did not have pudding in the mix? It sounds as though you may have left out one of the wet ingredients.