i just love your cooking ive made alot of your dishs and they all have been big hits. ive been called paula deen by several people. cooking is a passion for me and favorite pastime. my one wish in life is to meet you in person and cook with you

By Debra ramey on February 05, 2012

This cake is the best!!!!

By brandy forsyth on January 17, 2012

I actually made this with "blackberry fusion" jello because that was all that I had on hand. I also used only a 10 oz. frozen strawberry package. I added a bit more oil to make up for it. It was still delicious!

By Shana on December 07, 2011

This was my first time making this cake. My mom used to make it for me and and brother and it was so delicious! She did warn me that the frosting recipe is REALLY sweet. So I decided to buy one can of strawberry frosting and one can of cream cheese frosting from the store and mixed them both together with a little left over puree. I wanted to make sure I had enough puree so I added about 7 cut up fresh strawberries and this might sound crazy... but I actually added 2 strawberry popsicles that I had in my freezer. It helped make more puree and added more strawberry flavor! I had to bake for a total of 31 mins for the cake to done all the way. 20 mins didn't cut it for me. Cant wait for my boyfriend to try it tomorrow!!! Thanks Paula!!!

By Amy on November 23, 2011

My cake is delicious, but didn't seem to rise well, and kind of sunk in the middle.I can use thick buttercream to solve the middle problem, but I wonder if I used too much puree? It made absolutely amazing cupcakes. My goodness, they are grand.

By Rhonda on November 21, 2011

I saw this cake in a photo on facebook,Mrs. Paula.As my redneck husband always says,"It flung a cravin' on me."I am going to make this cake for Thanksgiving this year.I will let you know how it went over.I am sure it will turn into a Hall family favorite.I love your shows Mrs. Paula,your family,and all those delicious recipes you share.I wish you "love and best dishes" from my kitchen to yors.Have a wonderful holiday season and may God bless you and all your family.Thank you again,Linda Hall.

By Linda Hall on November 21, 2011

I've made this cake many times but instead of cream cheese icing I make whip cream from scratch for the icing. Much better and everyone just loves it.

By Susan on November 19, 2011

O my goodness!! This cake is awesome!!!

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By Anonymous on September 19, 2011

Can this be done in a 13x9? I'm worried it won't rise...

By Amy on September 07, 2011

Glad I thought about visiting this site before preparing this Strawberry Cake. I am looking forward to it, but need to be sure about something: the recipe, listed in the 'Hall of Fame' in the 5th Anniversary Cooking with Paula Keepsake Edition, indicates that the cake itself should have one 10oz package of strawberries, eventhough this recipe as printed here (online) indicates one 15oz package of strawberries. Which is it? and if I only use the 10oz package that I have, will my cake tastes just as good (or better)? I would appreciate a response from anyone who knows. Thanks so much!

By Pat on September 01, 2011

I made this cake exactly to the recipe. The layers did not rise at all. Is this normal? Also, is there a forum for questions like this? Thanks

By Kelly Bowman on August 30, 2011

The cake was very moist and yummy, but didn't care for the frosting so much.

By Diana York on August 27, 2011

love this! i saw Paula make this cake--box mix, strawberry puree: okaay. then instant strawberry jello packet: INTRIGUED! MUST! MAKE! So I did. Such an easy cake to make, and I love that it can transform a box mix into something special. I did make one large adjustment: I did NOT use 7 cups of sugar in the frosting. I stopped at less than 1 cup of powdered sugar, and the frosting was just fine (way sweet enough). I don't know if it's my climate, but my frosting firmed up just fine. And I really appreciated the quantity of frosting, because for some reason, i never have enough frosting for my cakes, and this time, I had just enough! I took a picture of the cake here (sloppy but yummy): http://www.flickr.com/photos/cristine/6075233025/in/photostream

By ChristineZ on August 24, 2011

Took to family reunion 80 family members can't be wrong! It was light,moist and strawberry sweet, one of the best tasting desserts I have taken yet!

By Sallie Williams on August 15, 2011

I made this for my daughter's sweet 16 surprise dinner party and it was a huge hit!!! I wanted something girlie yet elegant and this did the job. What was even better was how delicious it was! So moist and the strawberry flavor was to die for-very fresh tasting! I'd like to try the lite version next time. Thanks, Paula!!

By Devon on August 08, 2011

I really loved the cake, however the frosting was way to sweet and I could really taste the powdered sugar, could the measurements have been wrong? I need to come up with a better frosting, any suggestions?

By Carlene on August 07, 2011

Suggestion, Try ADDING Wilton Meringue Power to THICKEN the Frosting. If too runny. Where you live, and weather can make a difference on how frostings stay thick. Cake Decorating classes teach you this. 1 - 3 Teaspoons.

By Ann Arlen on August 02, 2011

Yes, I, too, need to know specifics for making in a 9 x 13" pan vs. round - Please help!

By Eileen Sullivan on July 20, 2011

This cake tasted great but was really hard to get out of the pan. It fell apart so easily we had to eat it out of a bowl.

By Tracy on July 18, 2011