Frozen Strawberry Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 box (15.25 ounces) strawberry cake mix
• 1 cup cold water
• 3 eggs
• 1 (12-ounce) carton frozen strawberries, thawed
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 25-30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, and eggs. Beat until smooth.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
4. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
5. In a medium bowl, combine the strawberries and granulated sugar. Let stand for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the strawberries to release their juices.
6. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the strawberry mixture and beat until well combined.
7. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the strawberry mixture.
8. Spread the strawberry mixture over the cooled cake. Top with the thawed whipped topping.
9. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 320 per slice
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and fluffy strawberry cake
• Creamy and sweet strawberry frosting
• Perfect for special occasions or summer parties

User Comments:

• "This cake was a hit at my party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it." - Sarah B.
• "The strawberry frosting was amazing! I could have eaten it by itself." - Jessica S.
• "This cake was the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day." - David M.

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to let the strawberries release their juices before adding them to the frosting. This will help prevent the frosting from becoming watery.
• If you don't have any frozen strawberries, you can use fresh strawberries instead. Just be sure to reduce the amount of granulated sugar to 1/2 cup.
• This cake is best served frozen. However, if you need to thaw it, let it thaw in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours before serving.