This Strawberry Glaze Cake is everything you want in a crowd-pleasing dessert: soft, fluffy cake layered with a luscious strawberry glaze that soaks right in. It’s cool, refreshing, and perfect for spring, summer, or anytime you’re craving something sweet, pink, and irresistible!
📝 Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 box white or strawberry cake mix
- Ingredients listed on box (usually eggs, oil, water)
- Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract for added flavor
For the glaze:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, mashed
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Optional: a few extra sliced strawberries for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Bake the cake:
Prepare cake batter according to box directions and bake in a 9×13-inch pan. Let it cool completely.
2️⃣ Make the glaze:
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine mashed strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring often, until thickened and bubbly (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3️⃣ Poke the cake:
Use the end of a wooden spoon or a fork to poke holes all over the cooled cake.
4️⃣ Pour the glaze over the cake, gently spreading it to fill the holes and coat the top.
5️⃣ Chill for at least 1 hour. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices before serving!
💡 Tips
- Want it richer? Top with a layer of whipped cream or cream cheese frosting.
- Try it with angel food cake or pound cake for a twist.
- Add a touch of almond extract to the glaze for a bakery-style upgrade!
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Simple and uses cake mix as a shortcut
✔️ Fresh strawberry flavor in every bite
✔️ Perfect for parties, potlucks, or picnics
✔️ A cool, fruity dessert that everyone will ask for again