Doctored Strawberry Cake Mix
A delightful blend of strawberry and lemon, bursting with flavor!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Cake Pans
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix or white cake mix
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup sour cream room temperature
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3/4 cup strawberry puree
- 3 pcs eggs
- 1 tsp strawberry emulsion or extract
- 1/2 tsp lemon extract
Lemon Easy Buttercream Frosting
- 3/4 cup pasteurized egg whites
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 3 cups unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp lemon extract
- 1/4 cup lemon curd optional
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Combine all cake ingredients in a bowl and mix for 2 minutes.
- Pour the batter into three prepared 8" cake pans.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the buttercream, mix egg whites and powdered sugar on low, then whip on high for 3 minutes.
- Gradually add salt and butter, mixing until fluffy (10-15 minutes).
- Switch to the paddle attachment and mix on low for 15 minutes.
- Add lemon curd, zest, and extract, then frost your cake as desired.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the flavors and ingredients to your liking!
