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Instructions
1
Grease a 9″ x 11″ casserole dish and set aside.
2
In a large bowl, beat together the white cake mix and Spritefor 2 minutes.
3
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
4
Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
5
In a large bowl, beat together the butter and powdered icing sugar for 2 minutes, then add the strawberry extract and optional food dye. Beat to incorporate, then add the milk as needed.
6
Use an offset spatula to spread most of the frosting on the cooled cake.
7
Scoop the remaining frosting into a piping bag fit with a large star tip and place 12 evenly spaced starburst dollops along the cake to indicate each “serving.”
8
Place a halved strawberry on top of each dollop of frosting.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Chill Your Sprite Before Mixing 🧊Use ice-cold Sprite straight from the refrigerator to maximize carbonation in the batter, ensuring the cake stays light and fluffy with the best crumb structure.
- Don't Overmix the Batter ⚡Gently fold ingredients together for just 20-30 seconds after combining to preserve the soda's bubbles; overmixing deflates carbonation and results in a dense cake.
- Fresh Strawberries for Frosting 🍓Puree fresh strawberries and strain out seeds before adding to buttercream for silky texture; this prevents grittiness and ensures the frosting pipes beautifully.
- Balance Food Dye with Extract 🎨Add strawberry extract gradually while mixing food dye to ensure color and flavor develop evenly; this prevents the frosting from becoming too sweet or artificially tasting.
- Bring All Ingredients to Room Temperature 🌡️Remove butter, milk, and cake mix from cool storage 30 minutes before baking to ensure proper emulsification and prevent streaky, uneven baking results.
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