Strawberry Limeade Cake With Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
Are you looking for a delicious and refreshing cake recipe that will impress your guests? Look no further than this strawberry limeade cake with strawberry cream cheese frosting. This cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to summer picnics. With its bright and tangy flavors, it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup pureed strawberries
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, lime juice, vegetable oil, eggs, pureed strawberries, water, lime zest, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix well.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup pureed strawberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar, pureed strawberries, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a little milk to thin it out.
- Spread the frosting between the two cake layers and on top of the cake.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and lime slices.
And there you have it, a delicious and refreshing strawberry limeade cake with strawberry cream cheese frosting that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet and tangy, give this recipe a try!