Ingredients

• 1 (18 1/4 ounce) box white cake mix
• 1 (3 ounce) box strawberry gelatin
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed
• 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
• 7 cups confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven to 350'.

2. Lightly grease 2 round 9 inch cake pans and lightly flour insides.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix and strawberry gelatin.

4. Add strawberries, eggs,oil, and water.

5. Using a electric hand mixer ( or a Kitchen Aid Mixer) beat on medium speed until smooth.

6. Pour into greased prepared pans and bake in oven for 20 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted in center comes out clean.

7. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes.

8. Remove from pans and let cool completely on a wire rack.

9. When the cakes are cooling prepare the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting.

10. In another large mixing bowl using a electric hand mixer (or Kitchen Aid Mixer), beat together butter and cream cheese on medium speed until creamy.

11. Add in 1/4c. strawberry puree, reserving the remaining for another use.

12. Add in the strawberry extract.

13. Slowly add in the confectioners sugar and beat until smooth.

14. When the cake rounds have cooled spread the strawberry frosting in between layers and on top and sides of cake.

15. Garnish with sliced fresh strawberries, if desired.

16. Note: For pinker frosting add 2 to 3 drops of red food coloring to the frosting.