Simply Delicious Strawberry Cake

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
Show: Paula's Best Dishes
Episode: Lovey Dovey Dinner

8 servings

1 (18.25-ounce) box white cake mix
1 (3-ounce) box strawberry-flavored instant gelatin
1 (15-ounce) package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed
4 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
Strawberry cream cheese frosting, recipe follows

Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (10-ounce) package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed
1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
7 cups confectioners' sugar
Freshly sliced strawberries, for garnish, optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 2 (9-inch) round cake pans.

In a large bowl, combine cake mix and gelatin. Add pureed strawberries, eggs, 
oil, and water; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Pour 
into prepared pans, and bake for 20 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in 
the center comes out clean.

Let cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire 
racks.

For the frosting:
In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric 
mixer until creamy. Beat in 1/4 cup of the strawberry puree and the strawberry 
extract. (The rest of the puree is leftover but can be used in smoothies or on 
ice cream for a delicious treat.) Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating 
until smooth.

Spread frosting in between layers and on top and sides of cake. Garnish with 
sliced fresh strawberries, if desired.

~*Piper*~
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