triple-decker strawberry cake

By momofsixplus1

Ingredients

• cake;
• 1 pkg plain white cake mix
• 1 pkg(3oz) strawberry flavor gelatin
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries and juice
• frosting;
• 8 tablespoons butter, room temperature
• 4 cups confectioners sugar
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries and juice

Preparation

Step 1

make cake;
place cake mix, flavored gelatin, flour, oil, sugar, milk, eggs, strawberries and juice in large mixing bowl;beat well. divide batter into three greased and floured 9 inch round pans.

bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes. cool upright for 10 minutes, invert cakes onto rack and allow to cool completely.

prepare frosting by placing butter in mixing bowl and gradually adding confectioners sugar, strawberries and juice until frosting is of spreadable consistency. frost cake between layers and top, leave sides unfrosted.

garnish with halved strawberries if desired.