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Strawberry Box Cake

A charming and easy-to-make dessert featuring moist layers, sweet strawberries, and delightful whipped topping, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 1 box vanilla cake mix You can substitute with lemon or strawberry cake mix.
  • 3 large eggs Make sure they are at room temperature.
  • 1 cup water Use room temperature for best results.
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
For the topping
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced For decoration and flavor.
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream Whip until soft peaks form.
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar Adjust sweetness to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor to the whipped cream.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat the mixture for 2-3 minutes until smooth and well combined.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Topping Preparation
  1. While the cakes are cooling, whip the heavy cream in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
Assembly
  1. Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of whipped cream on top. Add sliced strawberries over the whipped cream, then place the second cake layer on top.
  2. Spread the remaining whipped cream on top of the cake and arrange additional strawberries for decoration. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Serve with fresh fruit salad or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A light drizzle of chocolate sauce can enhance the dessert.