July 7, 2026
URL: https://www.bakingwithdolly.com/recipes/cakes-cupcakes/strawberries-and-cream-cake-10492
- Prep time 45 minutes
- Total time 120 minutes
- Servings 16
Ingredients
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PAM® Baking Spray
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1 pkg (15.25 oz each) Duncan Hines® Dolly Parton’s Yellow Cake Mix
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1 cup reduced fat (2%) milk
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4 eggs
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1/2 cup butter
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1 container (16 oz each) Duncan Hines® Dolly Parton's Buttercream Frosting
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1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh strawberries
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3/4 cup heavy (whipping) cream
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1 cup halved fresh strawberries, for decoration
Nutrition Information
403 calories, 52g carbs
Directions
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Step one
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of two 8-inch round pans with baking spray.
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Step two
Whisk cake mix, milk, eggs, and melted butter together in a large bowl until well blended, about 1 minute. Pour into pans.
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Step three
Bake on rack in center of oven 24 to 28 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cakes in pan on wire rack 15 minutes. Remove cakes from pan and cool completely before frosting.
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Step four
Pour heavy cream into large bowl and beat with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. Scoop 2 tablespoons buttercream frosting into bowl of whipped cream and beat on low just until blended.
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Step five
Place one cooled cake layer on serving plate. Spread a thin layer of buttercream frosting over and top with thinly sliced strawberries. Place second cake layer on top of first. Frost entire cake with remaining buttercream frosting. Spread whipped cream on top of cake and decorate with halved strawberries. Slice, serve, and enjoy the perfect strawberry cream cake!
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