Paula Deen Strawberry Cake is a luscious layer cake with easy to follow instructions. It is loaded with strawberry flavor and topped with cream cheese frosting.
Paula Deen Strawberry Cake Recipe is so rich and delicious. Each bite is really moist and so decadent. I recently made Paula Deen Pecan Pie Recipe, Paula Deen Ooey Gooey Butter Cake and Paula Deen Banana Pudding and it did not disappoint. She is the queen of southern cooking. I love to make Paula Deen Pumpkin Bars.
This new recipe for Strawberry Cake is another hit. It’s a really pretty and easy to make layered cake recipe. If you want something a bit lighter, try this Strawberry Angel Food Cake or Strawberry Shortcake Recipe for Easy Summer Desserts.
I also have been making Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake Recipe.
What's in this post: Paula Deen Strawberry Cake
Why We Love This Recipe
- Layers of tasty cake. Each bite is so wonderful, and the layers look gorgeous. It is a delicious treat.
- Decadent frosting. The Strawberry Cream Cheese frosting adds to the flavor and tastes so indulgent. It has the perfect amount of sweetness.
Ingredients
Cake
- White Cake Mix. You can use any brand.
- Strawberry Jell-O. This gives the cake so much flavor.
- Frozen Strawberries. Frozen is best in this recipe.
- Eggs. I used large eggs.
Frosting
- Butter. Use real butter.
- Cream Cheese. Softened at room temperature.
- Powdered Sugar. Sift to remove any lumps.
- Fresh Strawberries. This is to garnish the cake with.
Get the complete list of ingredients for the recipe at the bottom.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1. While the oven is preheating, lightly grease the round cake pans. Then puree the frozen strawberries in a food processor or blender.
Step 2. Get out a large bowl, combine cake mix and the strawberry instant gelatin. Combine the flour mixture thoroughly with strawberry flavored instant gelatin.
Step 3. Next, add the strawberry puree, eggs, oil and water. Mix with an electric mixer until smooth and combined.
Step 4. Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 20 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool on wire racks.
Step 5. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and cream cheese for the frosting. I used an electric mixer to beat until smooth and creamy using medium speed.
Step 6. Next, add in the rest of the puree and mix until combined.
Step 7. Lower the mixer speed and then gradually add in the confectioner’s sugar until the frosting is smooth and combined.
Step 8. Place one of the cakes on a serving plate. Top the cake with approximately ⅓ of the frosting. Place the 2nd cake on top and use the remaining frosting to frost the sides of cake and the top of the cake. It’s also good with Cream Cheese Glaze.
Frequently Asked Questions
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week. How Long Does Birthday Cake Last?
If it is stored properly, it will last up to a week.
Pro Tips
- Room temperature ingredients. Use room temperature butter, eggs and cream cheese to make the cake and frosting.
- Don’t overmix the batter. Combine the ingredients until just combined.
- Don’t overbake the cakes. You do not want the cake to be dry.
- Allow to cool before frosting. The cakes should be completely cool before frosting.
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Try Paula Deen’s recipe for Strawberry Cake. Then please leave a comment.
Paula Deen Strawberry Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 box White Cake Mix 18 ounces
- 1 box Strawberry Jell-O 3 ounces
- 15 ounces Frozen Strawberries
- 4 Large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1/4 cup Water
For the Frosting:
- 1/4 cup Butter softened
- 1 package Cream Cheese 8 ounces – softened
- 2 ounces Frozen Strawberries
- 7 cups Powdered Sugar
- Fresh Strawberries for garnish
Instructions
For the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease two 9 inch cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
- Puree the frozen strawberries for the cake and frosting in a food processor or blender.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cake mix and the strawberry Jell-O mix.
- Add in 15 ounces of the strawberry puree, eggs, oil and water. Mix with a hand held mixer until smooth and combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pan for approximately 10 minutes. Then remove the cakes from the pans and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
For the Frosting:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and cream cheese with a hand held or stand up mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add in the remaining strawberry puree and mix until combined.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low and then gradually add in the powdered sugar (1 cup at a time) until the frosting is smooth and combined.
- Place one of the cakes on a serving plate. Top the cake with approximately ⅓ of the frosting.
- Place the 2nd cake on top and use the remaining frosting to frost the sides and the top of the cake.
- Refrigerate the cake until ready to serve.
- Garnish with the fresh strawberries when serving and enjoy!
