Description
A quick and simple dessert made with just boxed cake mix and fresh strawberries, creating a rustic, juicy, and crowd-pleasing cake perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (about 15.25 ounces / 432 grams)
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped (approximately 600 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Make sure the rack is centered for even baking.
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Pour the entire box of yellow cake mix into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the fresh strawberries (about 4 cups, hulled and roughly chopped) to the cake mix.
- Gently fold the strawberries into the cake mix using a spatula, distributing evenly without mashing the berries.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish; it will look chunky.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the cake is golden brown on top and berry juices bubble at the edges. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with moist crumbs but no raw batter.
- Remove from oven and let cool for at least 15 minutes to allow juices to set.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
If the top browns too quickly but the inside is not done, tent the cake loosely with foil halfway through baking. Use ripe strawberries for best texture and flavor. For easier cleanup, line the baking dish with parchment paper. Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained well. Variations include using different berries, gluten-free or vegan cake mixes, or adding nuts on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cak
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
Keywords: strawberry cake, easy dessert, 2-ingredient cake, quick cake recipe, earthquake cake, simple strawberry dessert