Best Mama Sewards Strawberry Cake Recipes

MAMAW EMILY'S STRAWBERRY CAKE

Mamaw Emily's Strawberry Cake image

My husband loved his mamaw's strawberry cake recipe. He thought no one could duplicate it. I made it, and it's just as scrumptious as he remembers. -Jennifer Bruce, Manitou, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1/2 cup canola oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup finely chopped strawberries
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup crushed strawberries
4-1/2 to 5 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Line the bottoms of 2 greased 8-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment., In a large bowl, combine cake mix, gelatin, sugar and flour. Add water, oil and eggs; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Fold in chopped strawberries. Transfer to prepared pans., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in crushed strawberries. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar to reach desired consistency. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 340mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (69g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MOIST STRAWBERRY CAKE

Moist Strawberry Cake image

I was inspired to bake Wanda Harrison's "Mama Seward's Strawberry Cake" from scratch using fresh ingredients since I did not have boxed cake and frozen sweetened strawberries on hand. My family and friends enjoyed the end results and I hope you do too.

Provided by Mary Ann F

Categories Cakes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

MACERATED STRAWBERRIES
1 lb fresh strawberries
1/2 c sugar
1/2 tsp salt
CAKE
2 1/4 c all purpose flour
1 c sugar
3 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 box small strawberry gelatin
1 c macerated strawberries (including syrup)
1 c vegetable oil
1/2 c milk
3 eggs
FROSTING
1/2 c drained macerated strawberries
1/4 c unsalted butter
3 c confectioners' sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract or strawberry extract

Steps:

1. PREPARING MACERATED STRAWBERRIES: Wash and remove stems before thinly slicing. Place in a bowl and mix with 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cover and allow to sit for a minimum of 30 minutes. Once macerated, use a fork to smash the berries. Set aside a 1/2 cup of drained strawberries for the frosting. Save the remaining berries and syrup for the cake.
2. CAKE: Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9 X 13 cake pan. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and gelatin thoroughly. Add oil, milk, eggs, and 1 cup of macerated berries with syrup and beat for 2 minutes in the mixer. Pour into pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick come out mostly clean. Allow to completely cool before frosting. If you have any remaining syrup you can simply pour it over the cake.
3. FROSTING: Cream together the butter, confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup well-drained strawberries, and vanilla or strawberry extract. You can gradually add more sugar to get a thicker consistency if the frosting is to runny. Frost cake and enjoy!