Strawberry Heaven Cake (Serves 12–15)
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 box strawberry cake mix
4 large eggs (room temperature)
1 cup sour cream
¾ cup vegetable oil
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Optional Add-Ins (Highly Recommended):
1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
½ cup white chocolate chips or strawberry chips
Creamy Strawberry Frosting (Optional but Amazing)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3–4 cups powdered sugar (to taste)
½ cup strawberry preserves or strawberry puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Oven & Pan
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan, Bundt pan, or two 9-inch round pans
2️⃣ Make the Cake Batter
In a large mixing bowl:
Add cake mix, eggs, sour cream, oil, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon
Beat with a mixer on medium speed for 2–3 minutes until smooth and thick
Fold in strawberries and/or chips if using
3️⃣ Bake
Pour batter evenly into prepared pan
Bake:
9×13 pan: 40–45 minutes
Round pans: 30–35 minutes
Bundt pan: 50–55 minutes
Cake is done when a toothpick comes out clean
Cool in pan for 10–15 minutes, then remove and cool completely
Frosting Instructions
Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy
Add powdered sugar gradually
Mix in strawberry preserves, vanilla, and salt
Beat until smooth and creamy
Spread over cooled cake
Garnish Ideas
Fresh sliced strawberries
White chocolate shavings
Light dusting of powdered sugar
Strawberry drizzle on top
Tips for Heaven-Level Flavor
Use full-fat sour cream for best moisture
Add 1 teaspoon strawberry extract for extra punch
Chill cake for 30 minutes before slicing for clean cuts
