Strawberry Dream Cake Ii
Serves: 4
Brad Rosenbaum
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
57
Spice
42
Sweetness
51
Sourness
36
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.4
Difficulty
Ingredients:
3 cup
Strawberry (fresh)1 cup
Vegetable Oil1 cup
Milk4
Eggs1 cup
Flaked Coconut1 cup
Pecan (chopped)3.5 cups
Sugar (confectioners')Directions:
1
In a large bowl, stir together cake mix and gelatin mix
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
3
Grease and flour three 9-inch round pans
4
Make a well in the center and pour in 1 cup mashed strawberries, oil, milk and eggs
5
Beat on low speed until blended
6
Scrape bowl, and beat 4 minutes on medium speed
7
Fold in the coconut and pecans
8
Pour cake batter into the prepared pans
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean
10
Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely
11
To make the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting: Mash the 3/4 cup strawberries to make 1/2 cup, then drain well; set aside
12
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth
13
Blend in the confectioners' sugar and drained strawberries
14
Beat on medium speed until the frosting lightens and is well combined
15
Fold in the coconut and pecans
16
Frost cake between layers, on top and sides
17
Chill uncovered 30 minutes or until frosting sets, then cover and chill 4 to 6 hours before serving