Submitted on July 7, 2010

The best Strawbeery Cake I've ever had!!!! I request it for my birthday every year.

Submitted on July 7, 2010

Absolutely Awesome! I couldn't find frozen strawberries in syrup. I pureed fresh strawberries and added sugar to make syrup. Delish!

Submitted on July 7, 2010

This is the one cake you have to make. Be sure to get ready to make more for your frinds and there frinds.

Submitted on July 7, 2010

THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST CAKES I HAVE MADE IN A LONG TIME. IT WAS PERFECT! MY HUSBAND AND FRIENDS LOVED IT. I FOLLOWED THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY WITH THE PUREED STRAWBERRIES. THE CAKE LAYERS WERE SUPER MOIST, EVEN AFTER THE CAKE SAT IN THE REFRIDGERATOR CUT AND UNCOVERED. AS FOR THE FROSTING,WHAT CAN I SAY....DELICIOUS! BECAUSE THE RECIPE ONLY CALLED FOR 1/4 CUP OF THE PUREE TO BE USED, I WAS ABLE TO PRODUCE A FROSTING THAT HAD A THICK CONSISTENCY WHICH MADE THE SPREADING OF IT A BREEZE. IT WAS EVEN EASY FOR ME TO PLACE A THICK LAYER OF THE FROSTING IN BETWEEN THE CAKE LAYERS AS WELL. THE SMOOTHNESS OF THE FROSTING HELPED ME TO ACHIEVE A VERY PROFESSIONAL LOOK AROUND THE SIDE OF THE CAKE AND IT MADE IT EASY TO PLACE A BEAUTIFUL DESIGN ON TOP AS WELL. THIS CAKE WILL DEFINITELY BE PREPARED IN MY KITCHEN AGAIN. THE AROMA IS HEAVENLY. CANDICE L.,RALEIGH, NC.

Submitted on July 7, 2010

have made this many time and now friends are wanting the recipt, but hate to give it out. one of the best strawberry cake and yes you can make it in a 13/9 pan

Submitted on July 7, 2010

I made this cake for the 4th of July. Even people sho dont like cake loved it and the plate was licked clean by my 5 year old niece. Only thing was the frosting was slowing sliding down the cake. I am siding with the fact that it was about 90 out that day, but will add more powdered sugar next time. Planning on makin it again this weekend. Thanks Paula!!

Submitted on July 7, 2010

The recipe was very simple & the cake turned out moist & delicious! Thanks!

Submitted on July 7, 2010

The best Strawberry Cake Recipe!!!

Submitted on July 7, 2010

I just bought all of the ingredients to make the cake, but could not find strawberry extract at the grocery store (Publix). Any ideas???

Submitted on July 7, 2010

I made this cake this morning. I followed the receipt exact. The cake never got done. No, there is nothing wrong with my oven. Needed it for a dinner tonight. Very frustrated.

Submitted on July 7, 2010

Dale, my husband made this for me! It is to die for! I love anything with strawberries and cream cheese. The best cake I have ever eat, moist, rich, delicious! Connie Manry Godwin ash Flat, Arkansas

Submitted on July 7, 2010

Marvelous! 'nuff said

Submitted on July 7, 2010

Marvelous! 'nuff said

Submitted on June 6, 2010

I have been making this cake since I was in my teens. It is so good & moist. The original recipe I have calls for a 10oz package of frozen strayberries & it works fine. We always baked it in a bundt pan & made a glaze with powder sugar & reserved strawberry juice. YUM!

Submitted on June 6, 2010

This is an old deep Louisiana recipe we've been using for 20 years!! Everyone here loves it when I fix this! Evelyn

Submitted on June 6, 2010

This is a question - - not a review. I plan to make the cake, but I want to be clear on the directions. It doesn't say if you need to drain the strawberries after thawing them (and before you puree them). Some comments said there was too much liquid - so I'm wondering if the berries need to be drained. Perhaps you could put that in the directions? Thanks.

Submitted on June 6, 2010

this was awesome! I made cupcakes and topped each one with a chocolate dipped strawberry....got rave reviews:) will definitely be making this again.

Submitted on June 6, 2010

Wonderful!!

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Submitted on June 6, 2010

Submitted on June 6, 2010

This cake is wonderful! I tweaked the recipe a bit by using about half the sugar for the frosting and adding more of the puree, which made it more like a creamy glaze. I also poked holes in my cooled cake layers and spooned on some of the puree and rubbed it in which made the cake super moist!!!

Submitted on June 6, 2010

the cake is good

Submitted on June 6, 2010

Good tasting cake.The puree thats left over when serve I put the puree on the bottom of the plate then cut the cake and put on top of the puree very good.And I used 10oz strawberry and the recipe came out great I cooked the cake in a 13x9 pan easy for me didnt have to take the cake out of the pan once was cooled just put the frosting on top. Very good tasting cake and easy

Submitted on June 6, 2010

Submitted on June 6, 2010

I've made this so many times and different ways. It's always wonderful! It makes great cupcakes, great bundt cake, great sheetcake, as well as a great layer cake! Enjoy!! Now I'll try the ganache suggestion.

Submitted on June 6, 2010

I'm wondering if this cake can be made in a 13 x 9 pan? Has anyone tried this?

Submitted on May 5, 2010

This recipe is so very good. I the frosting a little different by cutting down the amount. After I frost the cake I make a ganache and place over the frosting. Just like a chocolate covered strawberry!

Submitted on May 5, 2010

I made this cake for my daughters 22nd birthday and everyone said it was the best cake they have ever had.

Submitted on May 5, 2010

PAULA DEEN MAKES REALLY REALLY RECEPIES TO LOVE AND FOLLOW BY TO CREATE. I WATCH ON FOODNET TV. ITS WOW. THANK YOU. LOVE THE CAKE.

Submitted on May 5, 2010

I've made this cake now a few times...it is absolutely out of this world!!! My husband loves it! This last time, I added cannoli filling in the middle since I had some leftover. Oh my...yummy. Thanks for all of your inspiration Paula!

Submitted on May 5, 2010

FABULOUS CAKE! I've made this 3 times in 2 weeks for different occasions and it has been a hit everytime!

Submitted on May 5, 2010

Very delicious...dense cake and cr. cheese frosting perfect for it. When I make this (which will be tonite, since tomorrow is hubby's bday) I'll fall somewhere between this recipe & Bobby's light one. :)

Submitted on May 5, 2010

Oh Paula, that is the cake recipe my aunt gave me 30 years ago. It is by far the most moist cake and a strawberry lovers favoriate!!!(ME) I make a butter icing and instead of using milk I use some of the strawberry juice.

Submitted on May 5, 2010

I made this recipe for the first time for cupcakes and they were delicious. Very easy to make!!

Submitted on May 5, 2010

Was devine made it for my dads 71 birthday today. The frosting was a lil too sweet so next time iam going to use fresh whip topping in place of the frosting. It will taste jus like stawberry shortcake. Tina

Submitted on May 5, 2010

This cake is AWESOME!!!! Keep 'em coming Paula :) I just love your recipes. My daughter wants to make this cake again and enter it into the county fair. Will let you know how she did.

Submitted on May 5, 2010

This is my favorite strawberry cake ever! It is so easy and the icing is to die for! I will occasionally convert to cupcakes or just a sheet cake and cut the icing recipe in half, and get rave reviews and compliments every time! Toni Perkins, OK

Submitted on May 5, 2010

I made this for a cookout as a birthday cake. People were blown away. After eating a big spread of food people lined up for cake once the word got out about how delicious it was! Making it again this week for a dinner party! Must have recipe!

Submitted on April 4, 2010

The best cake ever. I did alter the amount of strawberry used in both the cake and in the icing and i had to cook it for about 30 mins instead of 20, but the cake is absolutely delicious!!! Doesnt last 10 minutes at a family gathering!!

Submitted on April 4, 2010

This was the worst cake ever to make. It was a disaster. Both of the cakes were not done after the 20 minutes and after I baked them for about 35 minutes they fell when I took them out of the oven. I was horrified. This is an expensive recipe. The icing was good. That's the only good thing about this recipe.

Submitted on April 4, 2010

AWESOME!!!!!!!

Submitted on April 4, 2010

I've made it twice and the family loves it. Very, very good, but you'd better be partial to strawberry!!

Submitted on March 3, 2010

This is the BEST strawberry cake I have ever made. My friends just raved about it and all had to have the recipe. Keep the GOOD recipes coming Paula!!!!

Submitted on March 3, 2010

I first got this recipe from Paula's magazine and I LOVE IT!! I don't know how you could mess this up. I am not a baker but it's turned out great every time I make it. It's a huge hit over the summer when we have family picnics, birthday parties, etc. Thanks Paula!

Submitted on March 3, 2010

Submitted on February 2, 2010

This family has been making strawberry cakes since forever and I must say, this is the YUMMIEST! Mistakenly used strawberry cake mix. Turned out heavenly...I do suggest using just half the amount of strawberries for the frosting. A true HIT for my husband because of the "tang" (he prefers raspberries to strawberries). I don't know if I agree with "tangy". I feel the "tang" and the "sweet" are pretty balanced. Perfection.

Submitted on February 2, 2010

This is the BEST!!!

Submitted on February 2, 2010

This cake was delicious! I was surprised at how a cake this easy to make could be so fantastic. I am taking it to Sunday dinner at my Grandma's house and I am sure everyone will be hooked! :-)

Submitted on February 2, 2010

Submitted on January 1, 2010

This is a wonderful cake!! I have made this recipe as is, and I made this recipe into cupcakes for a birthday party. I used the cream cheese frosting from her red velvet cupcake recipe for the cupcakes instead. I wanted a hint of lemon flavor in the frosting, so I added some lemon zest and juice to it. They were to die for!!!

Submitted on January 1, 2010

Simply DIVINE! Loved this one! I did have to bake mine longer than the time given but I think it is because my frozen strawberry puree was still really cold when I added it to the batter. I didn't realize it until I picked up the pans to put them in the oven and they felt like ice. When I make this again, I am going to allow the puree to reach room temperature before adding and I think the time will be correct.

Submitted on December 12, 2009

Absolutely the best strawberry cake imaginable!! Thanks again Paula for another terrific recipe!!

Submitted on December 12, 2009

This cake was delicious and a big hit at Christmas. I cut the strawberry puree back to 10 oz and used less water and oil than the recipe called for.The only problem was that it was gooey in the middle. Stacking the cakes on top of each other proved to be very difficult. The cake didn't look very good, but it tasted good.

Submitted on December 12, 2009

the best strawberry cake i have had. my friends all wanted the recipe.

Submitted on December 12, 2009

I made this cake for a Thanksgiving get together at a friends house. It was a major hit!! Almost everyone said that it was the best cake they had ever tasted. Thanks Paula!!!

Submitted on December 12, 2009

wonderful. my family just loves this cake, and always after me to fix it.. thanks Paula

Submitted on December 12, 2009

Submitted on December 12, 2009

I ordered the magazine with this cake on the cover, because it looked so good. I am so glad I did... This cake is seriously amazing!!!! I baked mine in a 9X13 pan and I took it to work and everyone loved it. The frosting is a little soft, so I am not sure how it would do on a layer cake, but it worked great for my cake. Delicious!

Submitted on November 11, 2009

Submitted on November 11, 2009

This is THE BEST cake i've ever made in my life!! There has never been one lick of this moist wonderful cake left after the first day. Folks in my house have actually auctioned off the last piece before!! Thank You Paula. this is truly a Best Dish!

Submitted on November 11, 2009

I cook using Paula's recipes every week, and they always turn out fabulous. However, I will not use this one again. The cake took at least 2x longer to bake, and the frosting was runny. it did taste great though, just looked like a hot mess!

Submitted on November 11, 2009

Made this for my daughter's 7th birthday. She loved that her cake was pink and everyone raved about it. It's been voted to be our special Christmas cake this year. Thanks Paula!

Submitted on November 11, 2009

This cake is delicious. I made it for my son's girlfriend on her birthday and she loved it. I did have to bake it a little longer than the recipe recommended. We loved it!

Submitted on October 10, 2009

Awesome recipe! I have made it several times...everyone loves it! I love having the extra strawberry puree for ice cream, pancakes and waffles!

Submitted on September 9, 2009

This cake is AWESOME good. I made it trying the recipe out for a family reunion. Everyone who tasted it just loved it even those who aren't all about strawberries like I am. The cake layers are moist & light and the frosting almost tastes like s sb milkshake. Just thinking of it makes me wish I had a slice now!

Submitted on September 9, 2009

I made this cake trying it out for a family reunion dinner. OMG!! Just awesome. The cake is so easy & moist. The frosting tastes like sb milkshake. My entire family loved it even the ones who are not strawberry lover like me. It didn't last long. It's one of my all time faves.

Submitted on September 9, 2009

I also agree that a 15oz package of frozen strawberries with syrup is wayyy too much for the cake. I only made the cake from this recipe and did not make the icing as I already have a cream cheese icing recipe that I really like. The cake had way too much liquid in it using the 15oz package of strawberries. And yes, I did follow the directions exactly. I had to try it again reducing the amount of strawberry puree and other liquids before the cake would even set.

Submitted on September 9, 2009

I tried this recipe twice. The first time I followed it exactly as written and there was way to much liquid; the cake fell and never cooked through in the center. Just for giggles I baked it for an hour (I already knew it was headed for the garbage can anyway) and the edges were brick hard and the center was still runny. I had triple checked all of my measurements during the mixing, so I know I put in exactly what was requested. Then I read through the reviews which I should have done from the beginning. The second time I followed the suggestions of another poster and reduced the amount of pureed strawberries to a 10 oz package instead of the 15 oz package. I also reduced the amount of water and oil by a couple of tablespoons. This time the cake rose well and cooked through fine in a reasonable amount of time, but it was extremely dense and heavy; more consistent of a fruitcake or dense banana bread. The flavor was great, but this really didn't turn out cakey like I was expecting. So it's a thumbs up for the flavor, but thumbs down on the directions and the resulting texture. Sorry Paula, I usually love your recipes, but I just can't seem to get this one to work for me!

Submitted on August 8, 2009

If this is the same cake that I ate at Paula Deen's restaurant at Harrah's Casino in Tunica, MS, it is proabaly THE best cake I've ever had. And I didn't even know I like strawberry cake. It's now a must for my recipe box and will probably become my favorite birthday cake. Haven't made the recipe yet but will post back as soon as I do.

Submitted on August 8, 2009

yummy

Submitted on July 7, 2009

I had this cake on Saturday and it was the most melt in your mouth delicious cake I've ever eaten.

Submitted on July 7, 2009

I made this recipe for my partners birthday! When I say this cake is HEAVEN when it hits your mouth! I served it with dutch milk chocolate ice cream. Sweet LORD!

Submitted on July 7, 2009

This is the most fabulous strawberry cake I have ever tasted! Bet you can't eat just one piece.

Submitted on June 6, 2009

I just love this cake. It was is loved by my family. We also love cherries and I would like to know if I could use cherries instead of the strawberries in this recipe?

Submitted on June 6, 2009

I have spruced up many box cake mixes.This by far is the BEST!! I like that it is easy and it has become my family's favorite.

Submitted on June 6, 2009

There's quite a few of these types of recipes wandering around out there...this one is the best...by far!

Submitted on June 6, 2009

I HAVE MADE THIS CAKE, IT IS TO DIE FOR!!! THE REVIEWER WHO SAID TO USE 10 OZ STRAWBERRY NOT 15 IS WRONG, IF THEY WOULD HAVE READ CORRECTLY YOU USE 15 OZ OF STRAWBERRY IN THE CAKE MIX AND YOU USE ONLY PART OF THE 10 OZ BERRY IN THE ICING AND SERVE THE REST OF THE BERRIES OVER A SLICE OF THE CAKE ONCE IT HAS BEEN CUT. DON'T CHANGE THE RECIPE AT ALL

Submitted on June 6, 2009

This is a great recipe - but is written with a typo. Ingredients list should show: 1 (10-ounce package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed) If 15 oz. of frozen strawberries is used, the cake has too much liquid, the middle sinks, & the cake texture is all wrong! Use the 10 oz pkg & you have a great cake - pretty, tasty, & easy to make. Just trying to help the next cook who compulsively follows recipes as written-

Submitted on April 4, 2009

This is the absolute best strawberry cake you will ever try. The taste is amazing. The color of the cake is beautiful. The recipe has it all. There is no artificial taste like you get with the box mixes. My family loved it.

Submitted on April 4, 2009

I have tried a lot of the recipes on the site but this is the only one we have not cared for. If you don't like jello you probably won't care for this recipe either. The cake is moist but it is not a "cake-like" texture. We also found it to have an artificial strawberry flavor. I may try again and leave the gelatin out.

Submitted on March 3, 2009

This cake is AMAZING and sooo easy. I have made it twice in the last week to carry to different functions. I ahve made it in a sheet cake instead of a layer cake! LOVE THIS RECIPE!!!!!

Submitted on February 2, 2009

This is the most moist and 'delicious' strawberry cake that I've ever had and the recipe is very easy to follow. The recipe for the frosting tasted like a strawberry milkshake. My family loved it. Since finding this recipe I've tried a different fruit using the basic recipe. So far I've adapted the recipe and used peaches. Just as wonderful and delicious. Today I'm going to make a lemon version and I expect no less than perfection also. Thanks Paula, you've got me baking cakes again...

Submitted on February 2, 2009

This is an awesome cake. Everyone always loves this and it is requested frequently.