Name: Easy Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 15.25 ounces vanilla cake mix; 2 cups applesauce; 21 ounces strawberry pie filling; 16 ounces vanilla icing; 2 cups strawberries

Easy Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling

Easy Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling cover

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Easy Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling

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Ingredients

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Easy Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling

15 ¼ ounces vanilla cake mix

2 cups applesauce

21 ounces strawberry pie filling

Decorations

16 ounces vanilla icing

2 cups strawberries

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)

Applesauce Replacement Magic 🍎
Substitute applesauce for oil in the cake mix to create extra moisture and tenderness while reducing calories—use equal parts applesauce to the oil called for on the box.
Strawberry Layering Technique 🍓
Drain excess liquid from the strawberry pie filling before spreading between cake layers to prevent the cake from becoming soggy and collapsing.
Room Temperature Assembly 🌡️
Allow the baked cake layers to cool completely to room temperature before frosting and filling to ensure the vanilla icing sets properly and the cake structure remains stable.
Fresh Strawberry Garnish Timing ⏰
Add fresh strawberry toppings and decorations no more than 2 hours before serving to prevent them from releasing excess moisture that could weep onto the frosting.
Crumb Coat Foundation 🎂
Apply a thin 'crumb coat' of vanilla icing first, chill for 15 minutes, then add your final frosting layer for a professional, polished appearance without crumbs mixing into the icing.