STRAWBERRY CAKE AND FROSTING II

Strawberry Cake and Frosting II image

This rich cake can be made with any kind of fruit, I have used oranges and cherries, just substitute the flavor of gelatin to match the fruit.

Provided by Teresa

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O® mix
1 cup mashed strawberries
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
½ cup flaked coconut
½ cup finely chopped walnuts
4 cups confectioners' sugar
½ cup margarine, melted
¼ cup mashed strawberries
¼ cup flaked coconut

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
In a large bowl, stir together cake mix and gelatin mix. Make a well in the center and pour in 1 cup mashed strawberries, oil, eggs and sweetened condensed milk. Beat on low speed until blended. Scrape bowl, and beat 4 minutes on medium speed. Stir in 1/2 cup coconut and chopped nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
To make the frosting: In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, melted margarine, 1/4 cup mashed strawberries and 1/4 cup coconut. Beat until smooth and spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 722.3 calories, Carbohydrate 93 g, Cholesterol 66.3 mg, Fat 37.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 452.5 mg, Sugar 80.3 g