"Strawberry Cake"

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Ingredients:
1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1/2 cup canola oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup finely chopped strawberries

FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup crushed strawberries
4-1/2 to 5 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°. Line the bottoms of two greased 8-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment.
In a large bowl, combine cake mix, gelatin, sugar and flour. Add water, oil and eggs; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Fold in chopped strawberries. Transfer to prepared pans.
Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely.

For frosting:
in a small bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in crushed strawberries. Gradually beat in enough confectioners’ sugar to reach desired consistency. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 532 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 340mg sodium, 85g carbohydrate (69g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

[Cracklin Charlie]

1. My grandmother made me that cake for my birthday every year.

Still one of my faves.

[dem in texas]

2. thank you for posting this recipe - One Question

Do you use frozen strawberries in the cake batter? I have made this cake before and seem to remember that you need to use froz. strawberries.

It is my granddaughter's favorite, too. She's all grown up now, starting her first year as a teacher. I'd like to surprise her with this cake.

[left-of-center2012]

3. if frozen and not fresh ...

Thaw first, and chop