Make strawberry box mix taste homemade!

This is the easy way to take a box of strawberry cake mix and make it taste like scratch! Box cake contains emulsifiers and preservatives that help it rise up, stay moist and make it fool-proof for beginner bakers but it can also leave an artificial taste in your mouth. Adding these simple ingredients to a strawberry box mix is the easiest way to make a strawberry cake that tastes like homemade.
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1 box strawberry cake mix (or white if you can't find strawberry)
1 cup AP flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup sour cream (room temperature)
1/2 cup butter (melted)
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup strawberry puree
3 eggs
1 tsp strawberry emulsion (or extract)
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3/4 cup pasteurized egg whites
5 cups powdered sugar
3 cups unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp lemon extract
1/4 cup lemon curd (optional)
1 Tbsp lemon zest
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Get the written recipe sugargeekshow.com/recipe/strawberry-cake-mix-recipe/

[@liisselarom2511]

Where is your book...???

[@j4012]

Cake turned out moist and good strong strawberry flavor. It rose a lot and it came out great. I made some cupcakes as well (cupcakes bake in about 15 minutes or so- do the toothpick test). It’s for my daughters 4th birthday (her request for strawberry cake) Didn’t have time to make a cake from scratch because of having a baby boy to take care of as well. This recipe was great and it was so easy- just throw everything together in one bowl and mix for 2 minutes. The only time consuming thing for me was the strawberry sauce but you can also do that a day or two in advance. Thanks for the recipe. So helpful and tasted like homemade cake.

[@sweetremission2658]

Liz, I just made this cake! Delicious!! I made a strawberry cream cheese frosting instead of the lemon. Thank you for the recipe!

[@luvnlane3438]

If you are making this recipe and making it in cupcake form, although i cooked them at 350 as she suggested i found that cooking them for 30mins is too long and caused them to come out hard, dark (brown, smelling burnt and very dense but that 20mins is perfect as they came out soft, a beautiful pink, fluffy and smelled delicious! Just a tip from my experience =)

[@autumnweaver6616]

exactly what i needed to know! Thanks!!

[@marblessed9597]

It probably varies by oven...seems like your oven cooks faster!

[@TheGirlyScratcher]

How long did you bake yours ?

[@cathysotelo8299]

Yes! Cupcakes usually bake between 15-20 mins MAX

[@Kimberly.Nesmith]

If you cook that long, definitely drop the temp to 325.

[@whatthebake9742]

Love the fact that you take box mix and make it into an amazing and delicious cake! Great idea

[@tyijarrett4165]

This recipe is AMAZING! I made it for a friend's birthday and she loved it!

[@dennarddancer1960]

Did the cake taste like strawberries?

[@patsyobrien9604]

I love that you immediately cut into the cake you just created.

[@SweetE1403]

Liz this cake is Amazing!!! I made it for my sons party and it was a freakin’ hit! I’ll never make a strawberry cake from scratch bc I don’t need to with this fantastic recipe.

[@yT579]

Great hack glad you shared this! Didn't like the yellow against red but was happy when I saw you added yellow coloring. Over all - delish!

[@sydneymacintyre6694]

So I literally just made this cake--cake is so moist and has a great strawberry flavor--BUT--- USE STRAWBERRY EMULSION--NOT EXTRACT!! I USED LorAnn super strength strawberry flavor and it has a terrible weird after taste. I am experimenting for a October wedding cake and the bride wants strawberry!! Glad I am taste testing!!

[@sydneymacintyre6694]

dont know why there is a line in the comment but cake is moist and has good flavor

[@SweetE1403]

McCormick strawberry extract worked good for my cake

[@kaelynbuchanan]

The BEST recipe everrrrrr

[@cassiedavis1524]

This looks great I definitely have to give it a try. Thanks

[@GodsObedientChild-Deuteron6262]

Thanks a bunch Liz😊🙌! Very nice hack, I'll use it whenever I don't feel like making the real deal strawberry cake from scratch👍😂😁😉🍰! And a huge CONGRATULATIONS on having a healthy baby boy👶💖! God's continued blessings be upon you and your growing family🙏🙌💞!!!!!!!

[@SugarGeekShow]

Thank you so much!

[@ashiamorgan3632]

That's a deliciously adorable little cake

[@Kelz_X]

You came up in my recommendations. I’m so glad that I subscribed to your channel. Can you forgive me if I don’t tell people you’re my little secret chef 😆 I want to shine at our church gatherings involving food. Thou shall not share _my secrets_

[@SugarGeekShow]

Haha your secret is safe with me

[@nikl250]

Awesome recipe. It came out wonderful. Making another cake tonight. Thanks!!!👍

[@lorrainehicks9172]

Even something so simple as a cake in a box you make look amazing.

[@SugarGeekShow]

Awww thank you so much!

[@karenmckenzie8465]

You two are adorbs.

[@user-sk2qw7ds7k]

So happy I found this video🍓🍓

[@_JesusChannel]

Can you please make a French vanilla doctored cake mix ! Your doctored cake mixes are all I could ever follow .. I’ve tried this strawberry doctored cake mix, it’s amazing !!

[@jmirvinggbooks]

Y'all are too cute! 😃❤️❤️ God bless you and your family! 🙏🙌

[@monikaus]

This looks delish. What can I sub for the sour cream? Lactose intolerance runs in my family and sour cream is right there with heavy cream on our "avoid at all costs" list. Thanks

[@NINrod_M]

I just found your channel and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!

[@SugarGeekShow]

Thanks so much! Welcome to the sugar geek family!

[@gapollelibeth5300]

Wow I love it soo much😍thank u soo much dear for the recipe💞🔝🔝🔝

[@sherrigonzalez4855]

Good morning! Love your channel ❤️…I would like to use this recipe for a 12 in round cake.. what are your baking recommendations? Thank you in advance..

[@conniesteve8592]

Congratulations on you new baby boy!!Love the mixer!! What kind is it?? I would love one like that!

[@SugarGeekShow]

Thank you! This is the Bosch Universal Plus, you can check out my review if you'd like! sugargeekshow.com/news/bosch-mixer-review/

[@stephaniemoreno4145]

Love it. Yummy!

[@robinrowe8025]

Only thing I didn't have was the sour cream . I'm not for sure that's the reason mine fell . I seen another person's cup cakes did the same thing . And I didn't case it to fall I stayed out of the kitchen until it was done . The strawberry frosting I added a cup of whipped cream and chop up thawed strawberries .

[@Jengy58]

can i substitute another flavoring for the strawberry emulsion/extract?

[@lamirada90638]

What can I use instead of strawberry puree? Can I use the same recipe for cupcakes? Thank you

[@mariaconsuelothomen]

I wouldn't cook cupcakes as long a wholeecake

[@cakesandbakes26]

Love all your recipes. Can this recipe made into cupcakes?

[@xofiori]

Would 2 minutes of mixing cause it to become overmixed? Or is different because it uses cake mix? Would mixing the wet ingredients first and then adding the dry ones after be better? Sorry, I’m confused hahaa

[@averyshenan958]

Yes my aunt the chef lol she said never over mix I wouldn’t ever mix that for two minutes

[@cupcakeistad.675]

Hi Liz, I would love to try this recipe, is there alternative to the sour cream? Pleeeease say yes. 😬😬

[@justcleaningcoinc]

greek yogurt healthier and usually subs for sour cream in most reciepes! Hope it helps!

[@beckeynunez582]

Babybump😍😍😍

[@georgebaggy]

I didn't notice till the end that you were baking another cake in the oven.

[@laurajackson9456]

Hi Liz I'm making this cake for a 5 year old b-day party. I am going to make cupcakes how long and at what temp would you recommend to bake them.

[@dwaynej.6904]

How much of the strawberry extract do you use?

[@sanyaarora8945]

This look delish! But fresh strawberries all the wayyyy💃🏻 I have a question!! I really need an answer to, ive seen ppl use SO MUCH sprinkles!!! Aint they hard to eat? Specially the balls?

[@aleialaw]

Nope...they aren't super hard. Just like a candy.

[@depen963]

It depends on the consistency of the frosting. If it is quite wet, like cream, it softens the sprinkles, if you use butter cream, iit doesnt soften up too much. I personally am very annoyed, wenn I accidently bite into a hard sprinkle unexpected. Hurts yout teeth... :D

[@sanyaarora8945]

HW 1979 exactlyyy my concernnnn! It might hurt ur tooth!

[@janettmead2055]

I recently made a galaxy birthday cake for my granddaughter using the round ball sprinkles and they were hard. The kids were even picking them off their cake. They are cute to decorate with, but next time I will use them sparingly.

[@LucyHemmings]

Do you need to add sour cream to the recipe?

[@biancanicole4219]

Hi do you have to add the strawberry puree? Or is their alternative ??

[@SugarGeekShow]

Bianca Nicole I think some people have tried using strawberry preserves instead. But you do need something to get the extra strawberry flavor. Just remove about 1/4 cup of the sugar if you do use preserves.

[@littlepuppy6822]

can you add fresh strawberries into the cake mixture....will that ruin the batter or is that only for the layers part?

[@venicebrickhouse]

Hello how are you doing? Where did you get your mixer from?

[@lifewithkimmy4585]

Hi,I love your channel. Was wondering if the added sugar to the ingredients makes it extra sweet with the American butter cream

[@SugarGeekShow]

Because we add flour we have to add sugar to keep the ratios correct

[@mariaconsuelothomen]

Can you also add one small package of gelatin or strawberry pudding? Or would that make the cake taste chemical?

[@magdolinrihan5007]

yay

[@elidajuarez9408]

how long should i bake this if make it in a 8x8 tray?

[@lanee.d1983]

Can you make a homemade strawberry cake version ?

[@SugarGeekShow]

I have two strawberry cake recipes from scratch on my blog www.sugargeekshow.com/recipes under cake recipes

[@ilyas-fan619]

can you please share the pan size????and the butter by grams???

[@umairrrkhannn]

Hi, if we don’t have a strawberry box mix, what can we add to substitute it

[@cathysotelo8299]

White cake (the recipe says) I’m sure you could try vanilla cake box mix too!

[@camilynn_b7097]

Hello sugar geek, box cake mixes are already sweet. Why is there a need to add additional sugar in the doctored version?? Thx

[@samhugh4965]

Because she added extra ingredients to the cake mix.

[@carmenprocopio6784]

Don’t have strawberry extract can i use strawberry flavor

[@itsallgoodwithmarkmelonee4231]

Your so inpiring. You with a few others, make want to start a channel🤗

[@AngelicaElkins0528]

What do you use for strawberry preserves?

[@SugarGeekShow]

I make strawberry purée! sugargeekshow.com/recipe/strawberry-puree/

[@KMason-ro6fd]

Can u also add box of strawberry jello with strawberry extract?

[@ruthgarcia5449]

I don’t have strawberry extract can I use vanilla it’s all I have? Help please 😣

[@kadeshacook7339]

What kind of mixer are you using ?

[@averyshenan958]

What is the extra flour for

[@cynthiagoodard4023]

Can you use strawberry preserves instead?

[@SugarGeekShow]

Cynthia Goodard You probably could but you'd need to take some of the sugar out of the recipe to account for the sugar in the jam/preserves. Maybe 1/4 cup or so

[@nerlyferistin6361]

what brand of food color do you use?

[@SugarGeekShow]

Americolor gel colors 😊

[@mariaconsuelothomen]

Can I substitute yogurt for sour cream?

[@jacksonhome4946]

You should be able to, but be sure to get a full fat, rich yogurt like plain Greek yogurt (no sugar added).

[@bettygui1517]

I’m assuming unsalted butter, since we add salt, is this right?

[@SugarGeekShow]

Verenice Alvarado yes all of my recipes use unsalted :)

[@bere1010]

Can i do it without the sour cream??? Anybody knows?

[@nidabilal2141]

yes u can use yogurt

[@geoffreyivie9885]

Could I make this cake in 3 8 inch pans?

[@ChelX]

Yes, I've made it in 3 8 in pans and it came out great

[@tammy5926]

I tried this except with cupcakes. I'm not sure why but several of my cupcakes puffed up like a souffle and then fell. They tasted good and I was able to save most of them and pipe some cute frosting on.

[@southerngirlchef5886]

You probably added too much batter.

[@lorrainehicks9172]

I tried looking for your homemade goop release for the cakes and I can't find it anywhere. If you have time between the kitties and your KZbin could you help me out I'd appreciate it. Keep on caking.

[@SugarGeekShow]

Sure thing! sugargeekshow.com/recipe/cake-goop-recipe/

[@lorrainehicks9172]

I know you have a very busy life so thank you for taking the time out to answer my question.

[@robertavalenti4185]

You didn't add the lemon extract that is listed in the ingredients(can it be deleted)????

[@liisselarom2511]

And your book where is it???

[@farfan8427]

Did you used the same amount for all the 3 layers? Or 1 box for the all the 3 layers?

[@SugarGeekShow]

Farfan 1 box for all the layers

[@farfan8427]

Sugar Geek Show Thanks !

[@marshyburrows1094]

Where's the recipe?

[@averyshenan958]

Two minutes? cake class I went to said never ever mix a cake that long

[@siobhanmelliere9869]

Why are my sides tall and my middle is concave? 😕

[@lopezortega347]

I dont have any sour cream😭

[@BeyondtheVeilwithKorah]

When are you due?

[@SugarGeekShow]

He’s already here :) this video was filmed a few months ago

[@depen963]

@@SugarGeekShow Congratulations. God bless you and your sweet familiy

[@stephaniemoreno4145]

@@SugarGeekShow congrats!!

[@scottblye7543]

What if whip the egg whites, will it ruin the science behind your doctored recipe??

[@DelilaRodriguez]

The written directions and the video recipe on the puree is different.

[@SugarGeekShow]

Its ok, just follow the recipe on the blog :)

[@lorenzo8495]

*Strawberry Cream Lemonade Cake Mix Hack

[@charismaluv7896]

Shame taking a slice of cake from a pregnant woman, that's criminal

[@mirandayearta3268]

Liz have u ever been on Halloween war?

[@SugarGeekShow]

Miranda Yearta yes, my team and I won season 7!

[@avabelletx]

I made this and it came out waahhaaahhhaayyy too dense 😭 also, this is not “EASY PEASY” you have to make strawberry purée?? That’s not something that’s easy or everyone has on hand.

[@mattbeidleman6799]

What’s the point of using a box cake mix if you’re going to add all the other ingredients of a normal cake anyway?

[@SugarGeekShow]

I'll answer you with the same answer as above. I went to pastry school and made everything from scratch. But since I have started teaching, I realize that some people just need a little stepping stone between box mix and completely from scratch for a variety of reasons. To some, box mix is all they know and all their palette is used to. So making a doctored box mix taste a little more like scratch helps them see beyond just the box. It's also full proof. As you know, making a cake from scratch requires very careful measuring and mixing. Beginners who only know how to put a box mix in a bowl get discouraged by difficult measuring. Box mix also has emulsifiers that help the cake rise pretty much no matter what. So the successful cake gives the beginner a boost of confidence. Once they see they can make something like a doctored box mix, they move onto baking from scratch more easily. I know this is a long answer but I wanted to let you know I get it and there is a method behind my madness :)

[@mattbeidleman6799]

Sugar Geek Show gotcha that makes sense!

[@ambermarie9320]

Made this shit was sooo nasty

[@cathysotelo8299]

Did it taste artificial? My son wants me to make him a strawberry cake, but I’m thinking I’ll make a vanilla box cake and add her extra ingredients. I hate the taste of boxed strawberry cake