Strawberry Creme Cake Recipe

This Strawberry Creme Cake Recipe is a moist and easy recipe, which is made with strawberry cake mix and strawberry jam. It’s a great choice for birthday parties, ready in about 2 hours and 45 minutes.

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Strawberry Creme Cake Recipe Ingredients

Cake:

• Butter, for greasing pans
• Flour, for flouring pans
• 1 (18.25-ounce) box strawberry cake mix
• 1 (11.5-ounce) can strawberry nectar
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Filling and Frosting:

• 1 pound fresh strawberries, cleaned
• 1 cup strawberry jam, divided
• 1 (16-ounce) container strawberry frosting

How To Make Strawberry Creme Cake Recipe

1. Prep and Bake the Cakes: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Generously butter and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, strawberry nectar, eggs, and vegetable oil. Beat with a hand mixer for 2 minutes until well blended. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
2. Bake and Cool: Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in their pans on a wire rack for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, carefully invert the cakes onto the cooling rack to cool completely.
3. Prepare the Layers: Thinly slice enough fresh strawberries to yield 1 1/4 cups. Using a long, serrated knife, carefully cut each cooled cake horizontally in half, creating four thin cake layers in total.
4. Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving platter. Spread 1/3 cup of the strawberry jam over the top. Arrange 1/4 cup of the sliced strawberries in a single layer over the jam.
5. Continue Layering: Top with the second cake layer and repeat the process with another 1/3 cup of jam and 1/4 cup of strawberries. Top with the third cake layer and repeat with the remaining 1/3 cup of jam and another 1/4 cup of strawberries. Place the final cake layer on top.
6. Frost and Decorate: Spread the strawberry frosting evenly over the top and sides of the entire cake until it is completely coated. Arrange the remaining 1/2 cup of sliced strawberries and any remaining whole strawberries decoratively on top of the cake.
7. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the finished cake for at least 40 minutes to allow the layers to set. Serve chilled.

Recipe Tips

• How do I get clean, even cake layers? For the easiest and cleanest slicing, make sure your cakes are completely cool. A long, sharp serrated knife (like a bread knife) is the best tool for this job. You can also use a cake leveler for perfect results.
• How do I keep the cake layers from sliding? The layers can be slippery. Assembling the cake on its final serving platter helps minimize movement. Chilling the cake for the full 40 minutes is also a crucial step that helps the jam and frosting firm up and hold everything in place.
• Can I make this cake ahead of time? Yes. You can bake the cake layers a day in advance. Once they are completely cool, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and store them at room temperature until you are ready to assemble.
• Can I use a different frosting? Absolutely. A homemade or store-bought cream cheese frosting would be a delicious alternative, as its tangy flavor would pair beautifully with the sweet strawberries.

What To Serve With Strawberry Creme Cake

This rich and fruity cake is a showstopper on its own, but also pairs nicely with:

• A scoop of vanilla bean ice cream
• A dollop of fresh, unsweetened whipped cream
• A hot cup of coffee or tea
• A glass of cold milk

How To Store Strawberry Creme Cake

Refrigerate: Due to the fresh fruit filling and frosting, this cake must be stored in the refrigerator. Cover it with a cake dome or store it in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Strawberry Creme Cake Nutrition Facts

• Serving: 1 slice (of 12)
• Calories: 480kcal
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 22g
• Carbohydrates: 65g
• Sugar: 45g
• Sodium: 350mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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