Strawberry Layer Cake

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 6-oz. pkg. strawberry gelatin mix
• 1/2 c. hot water
• 18-1/2 oz. pkg. white cake mix
• 2 T. all-purpose flour
• 1 c. strawberries, hulled and chopped
• 4 eggs

Details

Adapted from gooseberrypatch.typepad.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, dissolve dry gelatin mix in hot water; cool. Add dry cake mix, flour and strawberries; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating slightly after each one. Pour batter into 3 greased 8" round cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, until cake tests done. Cool; assemble cake layers with Strawberry Frosting. Serves 12.

Strawberry Frosting:

1/4 c. butter, softened
3-3/4 to 5 c. powdered sugar
1/3 c. strawberries, hulled and finely chopped

Blend butter and powdered sugar together, adding sugar to desired consistency. Add strawberries; blend thoroughly.