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)

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.