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Easy One-Bowl Loaded Strawberry Cake Mix Recipe for Perfect Homemade Dessert

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A quick and easy one-bowl strawberry cake mix recipe loaded with fresh strawberries, cream cheese frosting, and toasted almonds for a moist, flavorful homemade dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (120 ml)
  • 1 cup water (240 ml)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (57 g)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (240 g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray and lightly dust with flour.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened.
  3. Gently fold in chopped fresh strawberries using a spatula to keep berries intact.
  4. Pour batter evenly into prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking at 30 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  6. Remove cake from oven and cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare frosting by beating softened cream cheese and butter together on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  8. Add vanilla extract and gradually beat in powdered sugar, about 1/2 cup at a time, until frosting is thick but spreadable.
  9. Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake using an offset spatula or back of a spoon.
  10. Sprinkle toasted sliced almonds over the top for added crunch and flavor.
  11. Slice and serve. For best flavor, let cake sit about 30 minutes before cutting to allow frosting to firm up.

Notes

Pat strawberries dry if very juicy to avoid soggy batter. Do not overmix after adding strawberries to keep chunks intact. Cool cake completely before frosting to prevent melting. Toast almonds lightly in a dry pan for best flavor. For dairy-free, use plant-based cream cheese and butter alternatives. Gluten-free cake mix can be used for gluten-free option.

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