Ingredients

• 1 box strawberry cake mix
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 box strawberry Jello mix
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup water
• 1–2 tsp strawberry flavor
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup freeze-dried strawberries, chopped (optional)
• Fresh berries for topping

Method

1. Add all dry ingredients to a bowl and whisk together.
2. Add the wet ingredients and flavoring, then mix on medium speed using a hand mixer or stand mixer until all lumps are gone.
3. Grease and flour your pans.
4. Bake at 325°F. Oven temperature and baking time may vary depending on your oven.

This cake was made by my lovely neighbor and friend, Tokito, who surprised us at our door on June 11th, 2026. I’m so grateful he shared the recipe, and the CAKE!