Makeover Strawberry Cake

Ingredients

• 18 1/4 ounces white cake mix
• 3 ounces sugar-free strawberry gelatin
• 4 egg whites
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed
• 1/2 cup water

Icing

• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 2 1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons strawberries, mashed (reserved from cake recipe)

Directions

1. 1

   Line two 9" round baking pans with waxed paper.

2. 2

   Coat pans with cooking spray and sprinkle with flour. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine cake mix and gelatin. Add egg whites and oil and beat until well blended.

4. 4

   In a small bowl or food processor, mash strawberries in their juice.

5. 5

   Set aside 3 tablespoons for icing.

6. 6

   Add water and remaining berries to the batter and mix well.

7. 7

   Pour into prepared pans and bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

8. 8

   Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

9. 9

   For icing, in a small bowl, combine butter and reserved strawberries.

10. 10

    Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy.

11. 11

    Place one cake layer on a serving platter. Top with half of the icing. Repeat layers.