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BEST EVER STRAWBERRY CAKE

INGREDIENTS:

FOR THE CAKE:

- 1 box white cake mix

- 3 tablespoons plain flour

- 1 (3 oz) box strawberry gelatin

- 1/2 cup water

- 3/4 cup canola oil

- 2 cups fresh or frozen pureed strawberries (divided: one cup for cake & one cup for icing)

- 4 eggs

FOR THE CREAM CHEESE ICING:

- 1 stick butter, softened

- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened

- 1 cup frozen or fresh pureed strawberries

- 3 cups powdered sugar

DIRECTIONS:

1. PREHEAT THE OVEN:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan, ensuring it’s well-prepared for the batter.

2. PREPARE THE CAKE BATTER:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, plain flour, strawberry gelatin, and water. Stir until just combined.

3. ADD OIL AND EGGS:

Add the canola oil and then beat in the eggs, one at a time, making sure to mix well between each addition.

4. INCORPORATE THE STRAWBERRIES:

Fold in one cup of the pureed strawberries. Beat the mixture for about 2 minutes until smooth and fully incorporated.

5. BAKE THE CAKE:

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before icing.

6. MAKE THE CREAM CHEESE ICING:

In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, cream cheese, the remaining cup of pureed strawberries, and powdered sugar. Beat with a mixer until the icing is creamy and smooth.

7. ICE THE CAKE:

Once the cake has cooled, evenly spread the cream cheese icing over the top. For a decorative touch, garnish with a fresh strawberry or drizzle with additional pureed strawberries.

8. SERVE: