Garnish the top of this strawberry cake with fresh strawberries to hint at the flavor of this pretty pink cake before you cut it—or let it be a surprise!

 

  • Total Time
    Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling
  • Makes

    12-16 servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 package white cake mix (regular size)
    • 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
    • 1 cup water
    • 1/2 cup canola oil
    • 4 large egg whites
    • 1/2 cup mashed unsweetened strawberries
    • Whipped cream or frosting of your choice

    Directions

    • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine dry cake mix, gelatin powder, water and oil. Beat on low speed 1 minute or until moistened; beat on medium 4 minutes.
    • In a small bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites and mashed strawberries into cake batter.
    • Pour into three greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
    • Spread whipped cream or frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. If frosted with whipped cream, store in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition Facts

    1 slice: 222 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 231mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.