Description
This Homemade Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful, moist cake bursting with strawberry flavor in every bite. Featuring layers of tender cake made with strawberry jello and fresh strawberries, topped with a luscious strawberry-infused cream cheese frosting, this cake is perfect for celebrations or a special dessert treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 3¼ cups self-rising flour
- 1 (3-oz) package strawberry jello
- 1 cup frozen sliced strawberries with juices, thawed
- 1½ cups vegetable oil
- 5 eggs
- 3 Tbsp ricotta cheese
Frosting Ingredients
- 12 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup butter, room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tsp strawberry extract
- 1 (2-lb) bag powdered sugar
- â…“ cup frozen sliced strawberries, thawed and drained
Instructions
- Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans to ensure the cake doesn’t stick and set them aside for later use.
- Make Cake Batter: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the sugar, self-rising flour, and strawberry jello powder. Add the thawed frozen strawberries with their juices, vegetable oil, eggs, and ricotta cheese. Mix on medium speed until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the batter is smooth.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Place them in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pans before proceeding.
- Prepare Frosting: In a clean bowl of an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the granulated sugar, strawberry extract, and the thawed, drained strawberry slices. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing slowly until the frosting reaches your desired thickness and consistency.
- Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, cut each cake layer in half horizontally to create four equal layers. Place one layer onto a cake stand or serving plate. Spread a generous amount of strawberry frosting evenly on top. Repeat this process with the remaining layers, stacking and frosting each. Finish by spreading the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the completed cake until you’re ready to serve. This allows the frosting to set and the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Make sure the frozen strawberries are fully thawed before adding to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Adjust the amount of powdered sugar in the frosting for your preferred sweetness and consistency.
- For best results, allow the cake layers to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- This cake is best served chilled but can be brought to room temperature before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
