Easy Strawberry Cake

Want an easy alternative to strawberry shortcake that tastes even better? This strawberry cake is the way to go. It's so decadent-tasting, no one will know you took a few shortcuts.

Ingredients:

1 package (2-layer size) white cake mix

1 package (3 ounces) strawberry flavor gelatin

4 eggs

1 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup water

1 cup fresh strawberries, mashed and divided

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

2 cups thawed whipped topping

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix and dry gelatin mix. Add eggs, oil, water and 3/4 cup strawberries. Beat with an electric mixer until well blended.

3. Pour mixture into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round pans.

4. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes.

5. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Meanwhile, drain the remaining strawberries.

6. For topping, in a large bowl beat cream cheese until creamy with an electric mixer. Gradually beat in sugar. Add drained strawberries and mix well with a spatula. Whisk in whipped topping.

7. Stack cooled cake layers on a presentation plate. Spread 1 cup of topping in between layers. Frost the top and side with the remaining whipped topping mixture. Keep cake refrigerated until ready to serve. Enjoy!