Simple Strawberry Soda Cake
Servings: 12 pieces
Ingredients
- 355 milliliters Sprite - 1 can
- 15 ounces Strawberry cake mix - 1 box
- Strawberry Buttercream Ingredients
- ¾ cup Butter - softened
- 4 to 5 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Milk
- 2 teaspoons Strawberry extract
- Pink food coloring - optional
- 6 Strawberries - halved
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Add the strawberry cake mix and Sprite to a large mixing bowl. Beat with a hand mixer for about 2 minutes, or until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Transfer the cake to a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before frosting.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Add the strawberry extract and beat until combined. Mix in enough milk to create a smooth, spreadable frosting. If desired, add a few drops of pink food coloring.
- Spread most of the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
- Transfer the remaining frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 12 evenly spaced dollops across the cake.
- Top each dollop with a strawberry half and serve.
Notes
- Let the Sprite come to room temperature before mixing for the smoothest batter.
- Mix only until combined. Overmixing can make the cake less fluffy.
- Start checking for doneness at the 25-minute mark since soda cakes can brown quickly.
- Make sure the cake is completely cool before adding the frosting.
- Some strawberry extracts naturally tint the frosting pink, so add food coloring only if needed.
- Pat the strawberries dry before placing them on the cake to prevent excess moisture from bleeding into the frosting.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For best results, add the fresh strawberry garnish shortly before serving.