Name: Easy Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

February 9, 2026

Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling is light, fresh and only needs 5 ingredients. Made with fresh strawberries and cake mix, this easy recipe will help you indulge in summer flavors all year long. Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling is moist and fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness. Fresh strawberries are sure to be a crowd-pleaser with this tender cake recipe. The delicious strawberry filling adds a lovely tartness that compliments the fluffy vanilla cake perfectly.

Easy Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling

Easy Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling cover

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Easy Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 F

Mix the entire box of vanilla cake mix with applesauce in a medium mixing bowl with a hand mixer.

Using a spatula, scoop half of the cake mixture into a greased Bundt pan.

Create a layer of strawberry pie filling on the batter.

Cover strawberry pie filling with remaining batter.

Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Take out of oven, let cool for 15 minutes.

Ice cake and place strawberries in the center.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Fresh Strawberry Secret 🍓
Toss fresh strawberries in a light dusting of cornstarch before adding to the cake filling to prevent excess moisture and prevent sogginess.
Cake Mix Moisture Hack 💦
Replace oil with applesauce for a super moist cake that maintains a light, tender crumb while reducing overall fat content.
Filling Distribution Technique 🥄
Use the back of a spoon to create a small well in the center of each cake layer before adding strawberry filling to prevent overflow and ensure even distribution.
Icing Temperature Trick 🧊
Chill your vanilla icing for 10-15 minutes before spreading to achieve a smoother, more precise application that won't tear the delicate cake layers.
Strawberry Flavor Amplifier 🔊
Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to your strawberry pie filling to enhance the fruit's natural sweetness and create a more complex flavor profile.