Three Layer Strawberry Cake

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 (18 1/4 ounce) box cake mix
• 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry jell-o gelatin dessert
• 1 cup mashed fresh strawberries
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup milk
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 (8 ounce) package softened cream cheese
• 1/2 cup soft butter
• 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 3/4 cup fresh strawberries
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350° and grease and flour 3 (9") round cake pans.
• 2 stir together cake mix and jello mix in a large bowl.
• 3 make a well in the center and pour in 1 cup mashed strawberries, oil, milk and eggs.
• 4 beat on low speed until blended.
• 5 scrape bowl and beat for 4 minutes on medium speed.
• 6 fold in the coconut and pecans.
• 7 divide the batter among the prepared pans.
• 8 bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
• 9 let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
• 10 for frosting, mash the 3/4 cup strawberries to make 1/2 cup, then drain well and set aside.
• 11 in a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then blend in powdered sugar and drained strawberries.
• 12 beat on medium speed until frosting lightens and is well combined.
• 13 fold in the coconut.
• 14 frost between layers and on top and sides.
• 15 chill uncovered for 30 minutes or until frosting sets, then cover and chill for 4 hours before serving.