EASY FRESH STRAWBERRY CAKE

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F degrees.

Step 2

Spray 9 x 13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 3

Give the strawberries a good rinse then gently dry them with a paper towel. Remove the stems and dice.

Step 4

Put strawberries into a plastic Ziploc bag and start crushing them up using a rolling pin or other heavy object. This will probably take you a minute or two.

Step 5

In the bowl, combine cake mix with strawberry gelatin powder. Mix until combined.

Step 6

Then stir in oil, eggs and water.

Step 7

Once that is combined, add in 1 cup of the smushed strawberries. You will want to gently stir those in by hand.

Step 8

Then pour batter into prepared baking dish.

Step 9

Bake for about 30-33 minutes.

Step 10

Oven times do vary so to make sure it is done, stick a toothpick in the center, if it comes out clean, it is good to go.

Step 11

Allow cake to cool completely before adding frosting.

Step 12

Using an electric mixer, mix together the softened butter and softened cream cheese.

Step 13

Mix until smooth and creamy and lump-free.

Step 14

Then mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract and milk. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 15

Slather frosting onto cooled cake. Slice and serve.