Strawberry Cake and Frosting

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a large bowl, whisk together the yellow cake mix, strawberry gelatin mix, and all-purpose flour. Create a well in the center, then add water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Gently fold in half of the thawed strawberries. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Using an electric mixer, beat the batter on low speed until just combined, then increase the speed to medium and beat for 4 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans and spread to an even layer. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 30 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. (30 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins To prepare the strawberry frosting: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Add the remaining thawed strawberries to the frosting mixture and beat on high speed until the frosting is smooth and creamy. If the frosting is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk or cream until desired consistency is reached. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer, stack another layer on top, and repeat. Frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting. (15 minutes)