Description
Dive into summer with this soft, sweet, and fruity dessert that’s bursting with flavor and color. *Whipped Cream, Juicy Berries, and the Cake That Feels Like a Summer Day* is a light and fluffy strawberry cake topped with tangy cream cheese whipped frosting and crowned with fresh strawberries. This crowd-pleasing treat is perfect for summer parties, quick dessert ideas, or when you just need something sweet and refreshing. It’s one of those easy recipes that brings joy to your kitchen and your tastebuds. Whether you’re looking for fun food ideas, quick breakfast sweets, or light dinner ideas for dessert—this cake has you covered!
Ingredients
1 box strawberry cake mix
1 package (3 oz) strawberry gelatin
4 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
12 whole strawberries for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix and gelatin powder.
3. Add eggs, oil, and water, and mix until smooth.
4. Fold in chopped strawberries.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Allow cake to cool completely before frosting.
7. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
8. Add powdered sugar and mix until combined.
9. Fold in whipped topping until fluffy.
10. Spread frosting over cooled cake.
11. Garnish with whole strawberries.
12. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Make sure the cake is completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: strawberry cake, summer dessert, whipped cream frosting, easy cake recipe, food ideas