Paula Deen Strawberry Cake Recipe

This copycat cat strawberry cake recipe is delicious and easy to make. Start with a white cake mix and mix with box strawberry-flavored instant gelatin for amazing strawberry flavor.

The easy dessert recipe is made with two light and spongy round cake and frosted with a cream cheese frosting. It is the perfect amount of sweetness and is perfect for any special occasion.

If you love strawberry desserts as much as I do, you must try this Strawberry Pie, Strawberry Poke Cake or Strawberry Angel Food Cake Recipe.

Ingredients 

For the Cake

• White Cake Mix – Feel free to use any brand you prefer
• Strawberry Jell-O – Gives the cake delicious strawberry flavor
• Frozen Strawberries – We prefer frozen for this recipe
• Eggs – Use large eggs
• Vegetable Oil – Use any oil that you prefer

For the Frosting

• Softened Butter – We used unsalted butter
• Cream Cheese – Use softened cream cheese
• Powdered Sugar – Adds a hint of sweetness
• Fresh Strawberries – To garnish cake

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How to Make Paula Deen Strawberry Cake

Make the Cake

Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.  Lightly Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.  

Step 2 – Puree the frozen strawberries for the cake and frosting in a food processor or blender.  

Step 3 – In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cake mix and gelatin.

Step 4 – Add in 15 ounces of the strawberries, eggs, oil and water.  Mix with a hand held mixer until smooth and combined in a large bowl. Beat on medium speed until smooth.

Step 5 – Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Then bake for 20 minutes to 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.  

Step 6 – Leave cake in pans for 10 minutes to allow the cakes to cool.  Then remove the cakes from the pans and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack. 

How to Make Frosting

Step 1 – In a large bowl, beat together the butter and cream cheese with a hand held electric mixer. You can also use a stand up mixer until smooth and creamy.  

Step 2 – Add in the remaining strawberry puree and mix until combined. 

Step 3 – Reduce the mixer speed to low. Then gradually add in the confectioners sugar (1 cup at a time) until the frosting is smooth and combined. 

Step 4 – Place one of the cakes on a serving plate.  Top the cake with approximately ⅓ of the frosting. Place the 2nd cake on top. Then use the remaining frosting to frost the sides and the top of the cake.  

Step 5 – Refrigerate the cake until ready to serve. 

Step 6 – Garnish with the fresh strawberries when serving and enjoy.