Chilled Strawberry Layer Cake
Chilled Strawberry Layer Cake delivers cool, creamy layers of berry-kissed sponge soaked with strawberry purée and topped with a fluffy vanilla pudding–whipped cream. Each bite balances sweet, juicy strawberries with a light, airy finish. It’s perfect for warm-weather gatherings, potlucks, or any make-ahead dessert moment when you want something refreshing and festive.
- Prep20 min
- Cook30 min
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
Make cake: Prepare the cake mix as the package directs, using 1 1/3 cups water, 3 eggs, and 1/3 cup oil. Pour the batter into the prepared dish.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let the cake cool on a wire rack.
- 4
Poke holes over the top of the cooled cake with a fork. Purée the thawed strawberries with their juice in a blender or food processor until smooth. Spoon the mixture over the top of the cake.
- 5
Make topping: Prepare the pudding mix as the package directs, using 1 cup milk. Fold the whipped topping into the pudding until combined, then spread over the cake. Arrange the strawberries on top.
- 6
Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Calories 341.02 kcal Moderate
- Protein 5.25 g Moderate
- Carbs 59.14 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.31 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.08 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 44.37 mg Moderate
- Sodium 420.88 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.8 g Low Source
- Sugar 29.46 g High
- Added Sugar 22.06 g High
- Calcium 116.73 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.88 mg Moderate
- Potassium 139.44 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 36.67 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 33.14 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.97 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Strawberries 🍓
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