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Strawberry Cake

Strawberry Cake

Cake Ingredients:
1 box white cake mix
1 3 oz. package strawberry jello
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup water
1 10 oz. carton frozen sliced strawberries in sugar, thawed and pureed

Icing Ingredients:
4 tablespoons butter
3 cups powdered sugar
1 10 oz. carton frozen sliced strawberries in sugar, thawed and pureed 
splash of vanilla
pinch of salt
half and half

Directions:
Mix all of the cake ingredients until well blended. Pour batter into a greased 9"x13" cake pan. Bake at 350 for about 35-40 minutes or until done.

In a small pan, bring the strawberries to a simmer. Stir constantly until thickened and dark red. Allow the strawberries to cool to room temperature. Beat the butter on high speed until light and fluffy. Add half of the powdered sugar and mix until small clumps start to form. Add part of the strawberries, vanilla and salt. Mix until combined. Add the rest of the sugar, mix, and then add the rest of the strawberries. Mix until completely combined. Add half and half until the desired consistency is reached. Spread icing over cooled cake.

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