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 Aisha, Excellent work on your cake! It looks fabulous, thanks so much for posting. I am glad you noted that you used ganache. It is a good crumb coat when using fondant, it gives a nice firm shell before applying the fondant.
What are your thoughts on buttermilk instead of regular milk? On melted butter instead of oil?
Thanks
Hi Joyce, We have recipes that use both buttermilk and milk. The acid in buttermilk can give you a tender and moist cake. If changing a recipe from milk to buttermilk be sure replace some of the baking soda with baking powder. A cake baked with all oil will be a bit more dense but will stay moist longer. I think butter will give a more flavorful cake plus producing a lighter cake than when using oil. Softened butter when mixed with sugar until fluffy - this takes 3 to 5 minutes of mixing will add air and volume to your cake layers. This won't happen if the butter is too soft. Butter should be softened slightly. When you can press it lightly with your finger and make an indentation it is ready. You shouldn't have to press hard and your finger shouldn't sink too far down. When we use oil in a recipe we use Canola Oil because it has a neutral flavor that will not interfere with other flavors in the recipe. Often we replace 2 Tablespoons of butter with 2 Tablespoons of oil to add a bit more moisture. Sometimes it is just personal preference from baker to baker.
What happens if you use a cake mix with pudding in it... that's all I have. Should I go back to the store or can I make it with? Thank you!
Hi Annette, It will be fine to use the cake mix you have with pudding in it. The cake will have a slightly tighter crumb but some bakers prefer it that way.
Have you made cupcakes out of this recipe? If so, how many does it make and approximately how long and what temp to bake them?
Hi Caye, You should be able to get 24 standard size cupcakes, maybe a few more. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 18 minutes.
Can the doctored strawberry cake be used to make cupcakes.
Hi Cass, Yes, you can use the recipe for cupcakes. For standard size cupcakes, bake at 350 degrees for approximately 18 minutes.
I have a Duncan's Hines perfectly moist strawberry supreme naturally favored cake made with juice from strawberries and other natural flavors I was wondering if I can use this box instead of a plain white box cake
Hi LnA, We have not used Strawberry Cake Mix in a long time because we thought it had an artificial taste. The mixes could be better now, I'm just not sure.
Can you make a Bundt/pound cake using this recipe and a glazed icing?