Ingredients
Cake Batter:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) Vanilla cake mix
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Sour cream
- ½ cup Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ½ cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Diced strawberries (fresh or frozen, thawed and drained)
Strawberry Icing:
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- ½ cup Strawberry puree
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×13 pan.
2. Batter: Mix cake mix, eggs, sour cream, oil, and vanilla until smooth (2-3 mins).
3. Swirl Mix: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon.
4. Layer: Pour half the batter into the pan. Sprinkle with half the cinnamon-sugar and half the strawberries.
5. Repeat: Pour remaining batter over top, then sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar and strawberries.
6. Bake: Bake 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Icing: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, strawberry puree, and vanilla until smooth.
8. Cool & Serve: Cool for 15 minutes, drizzle with icing, and serve.
Notes
- Ingredients: Use room temperature eggs and sour cream for the best batter texture.
- Strawberries: If using frozen berries, thaw and drain them completely to avoid a soggy cake.
- Mixing: Do not overmix the batter; mix only until combined to keep the cake tender.
- Cooling: Let the cake cool significantly before icing, or the icing will melt right off.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Easy Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American