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This 1970s strawberry Jello cake has a pretty pink color and a tasty buttercream frosting, both of which have fresh strawberries. Not only is it easy to make, but it's also incredibly delicious.
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Strawberry Jello Cake

This 1970s strawberry Jello cake has a pretty pink color and a tasty buttercream frosting, both of which have fresh strawberries. Not only is it easy to make, but it's also incredibly delicious.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy strawberry cake, strawberry cake with jello, strawberry jello cake, strawberry jello cake with buttercream frosting
Servings: 16 slices
Calories: 277kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

Strawberry Jello Cake

  • 15.25 ounces boxed white cake mix
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • .44 ounces dry strawberry jello mix
  • 1 cup crushed strawberries
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

  • 3.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup strawberries, crushed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray either a 13x9 inch baking dish or (2) 9-inch cake round pans with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Add dry cake mix, eggs, oil, jello mix, 1 cup crushed strawberries and salt to a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer.
    This 1970s strawberry Jello cake has a pretty pink color and a tasty buttercream frosting, both of which have fresh strawberries. Not only is it easy to make, but it's also incredibly delicious.
  • Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed.
  • Pour into the prepared dish.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
    This 1970s strawberry Jello cake has a pretty pink color and a tasty buttercream frosting, both of which have fresh strawberries. Not only is it easy to make, but it's also incredibly delicious.
  • Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.
    This 1970s strawberry Jello cake has a pretty pink color and a tasty buttercream frosting, both of which have fresh strawberries. Not only is it easy to make, but it's also incredibly delicious.

Buttercream Frosting

  • Cream together softened butter, powdered sugar and 1/2 cup crushed strawberries until fluffy using an electric mixer or stand mixer.
    This 1970s strawberry Jello cake has a pretty pink color and a tasty buttercream frosting, both of which have fresh strawberries. Not only is it easy to make, but it's also incredibly delicious.
  • For a one layer cake, spread over top the 13x9 inch cake. For a layered cake, frost in between the 2 layers and over top and on the sides.
    This 1970s strawberry Jello cake has a pretty pink color and a tasty buttercream frosting, both of which have fresh strawberries. Not only is it easy to make, but it's also incredibly delicious.

Notes

    • Make this a one layer strawberry cake in a 9x13 inch baking dish, or make a two layered strawberry cake by baking it in two 9 inch round cake pans. If you are doing a two layer, frost in between the layers and over top. 
    • The cake needs to be cooled before icing, or the buttercream will melt.
    • Be sure to soften the butter before making the icing, but do not melt it!
    • If using frozen strawberries, let them thaw, and drain off the extra liquid.
    • Love strawberries? Try this strawberry quick bread. 
    • The nutritional information is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg