This strawberry cake recipe is perfect for summertime gatherings or any time you crave a delicious dessert. Made with frozen strawberries and just a few other simple ingredients, this cake is relatively easy to prepare.

The cake is topped with luscious strawberry icing for even more strawberry flavor in every bite. This strawberry cake is sure to be a hit with family and friends!
I am not sure where this recipe for strawberry cake originated. It has been in my family for quite some time. I guess it doesn’t really matter where I got it because it is so delicious and it is easy to make.
I know that it is not as impressive as a beautifully decorated layered cake, but therein is part of the reason that it is so easy. Just bake the cake in a 9×13 pan, allow it to cool, and then frost it with the luscious strawberry cream cheese icing. Yum! Remember, in the long run, it is the taste that wins out.
📝Ingredients
For this dense, luscious cake, you need the following ingredients:
- 1 box of white cake mix
- ⅔ cup oil
- 4 eggs
- 3-ounce package of strawberry gelatin
- ⅓ cup water
- 10-ounce package of frozen strawberries thawed and divided
Icing
- 8-ounce package of cream cheese
- 4 Tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 box (16 ounces) of powdered sugar
- 2 ounces reserved strawberries
👩🏻🍳How To Make Strawberry Cake
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9×13 pan with shortening and dust it with flour.
Mix cake mix, oil, eggs, gelatin, and water well. Add all but two tablespoons of strawberries to the cake mixture. (The two tablespoons are reserved for making the icing.
Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 33 minutes or until done. Allow the cake to cool completely
For the icing combine cream cheese, butter, reserved strawberries, and powdered sugar. Blend well. Spread on cooled cake. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Store the cake in the refrigerator.
✏️Recipe Notes
If you can’t find frozen strawberries, you can use fresh strawberries. Rinse 10 ounces of fresh strawberries, dice them, and sprinkle 2 tablespoons over the top. Stir. Let the strawberries macerate for at least 30 minutes before using them.
📖 Recipe
Easy Strawberry Cake
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix
- ⅔ cup oil
- 4 eggs
- 3 ounces strawberry gelatin
- ⅓ cup water
- 10 ounces frozen strawberries thawed and divided
Icing
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ cup butter softened
- 16 ounces powdered sugar
- 2 ounces strawberries reserved from above
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix cake mix, oil, eggs, gelatin and water well. Reserve 2 Tbsp. strawberries for the icing. Add remaining strawberries to the cake mixture. Pour into a 9×13 pan that has been prepared. (Lightly grease the pan with shortening and dust with flour.)
- Bake for approximately 33 minutes or until done. Allow to cool completely
- For the icing combine cream cheese, butter, reserved strawberries, and powdered sugar. Blend well. Spread on cooled cake. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Store cake in refrigerator.
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Susan Johnson says
This was such a special cake in our family! When Mama made it we could smell the wonderfully sweet smell of strawberries a block before we for home. Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe! Such sweet memories!
Lynda says
Thanks for visiting SouthernKissed.com and sharing your experience. Enjoy a slice for me!
patti says
I want to try this. I had a piece of strawberry cake at a restaurant in Tupelo, MS and have dreamed about another piece.
Rachel @RunningRachel says
How fun is this idea! Looks yummy too… my boys would really enjoy this!
Catherine Holt says
I’ve never actually made a strawberry cake….feels kind of odd saying that! This looks like a great recipe, I will have to give it a try 🙂
Would love you to share this at our Marvelous Monday link party 🙂
Laurie says
Love Easy Summer Cakes! Great Post!
Katie says
Strawberry cake is my favorite!!! I always add strawberry jam to my batter and cream cheese icing! I’ll have to try this!
Stephanie @ Plain Chicken says
looks delicious! LOVE strawberry cake and cream cheese frosting.