Our Strawberry Cake Bars are so easy to make because they start with a cake mix, top them with fresh strawberries and you’ll have the perfect summer dessert!
This easy recipe came together when I was craving our Cake Batter Blondies, but I did not have a funfetti cake mix on hand. I did, however, have a strawberry cake mix, and the rest is history.
You could top it with your favorite buttercream icing or cream cheese frosting, but I highly recommend this strawberry icing.
Ingredients needed to make Strawberry Cake Bars:
- Strawberry Flavor Cake Mix
- Vegetable oil
- Egg
- Milk
- Strawberry jam
- White chocolate chips
- Powdered Sugar
- Milk
How to make Strawberry Cake Bars:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray baking pan (either 8 x 11″ or 9 x 9″ pan) with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- Combine the cake mix, oil, and egg in a large bowl.
- Add the milk to the mixing bowl slowly, you want the batter to remain as dense as possible.
- Fold in the strawberry jam and white chocolate chips.
- Dump batter in prepared cake pan and spread to the edges.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes (they will be a little soft/gooey in the middle- just let them sit for about 20-30 minutes and they will set up).
- To make frosting, combine all frosting ingredients together in a medium bowl with an electric mixer or hand mixer at medium-high speed and frost bars when cooled to room temperature.
Note: frosting is optional because these taste amazing without frosting, but I am a serious frosting lover, so I added some and loved the way it turned out.
Tips for Strawberry Cake Mix Bars:
- Add Fresh Juicy Strawberries on top.
- Try Coconut oil in place of vegetable oil
- These bars can be decorated for special occasions like Valentine’s Day or baby showers.
- Try different cake flavors in this recipe; Lemon Cake Mix, Cherry Chip Cake Mix, Funfetti Cake Mix, Chocolate Cake Mix.
- Add milk slowly to keep batter dense.
- Let cake cool completely before frosting.
- Don’t overbake, the bars may seem gooey but will set up.
More delicious Strawberry Desserts:
- Strawberry Fruit Pizza
- Strawberry Shortcake Bars
- Strawberry Buttermilk Donuts
- Fresh Strawberry Pie
- Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake
- Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake
- Frosted Strawberry Sheet Cake
Family Favorite Cake Mix Recipes:
- CAKE MIX PEANUT BUTTER BARS RECIPE
- SLOW COOKER CAKE MIX APPLE COBBLER RECIPE
- STRAWBERRY LEMONADE CAKE MIX BARS RECIPE
- CAKE MIX COOKIE BARS RECIPE
- LEMON POPPY SEED BUNDT CAKE RECIPE (WITH A CAKE MIX)
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Strawberry Cake Bars Recipe
Ingredients
Bars:
- 15.25 ounces Strawberry Cake Mix, 1 box
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- ½ cup milk
- 3 Tablespoon strawberry jam
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
Frosting
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 Tablespoon Milk
- 2 Tablespoon Strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray pan (either 8 x 11" or 9 x 9" pan) with non-stick cooking spray.
- Combine the cake mix, oil, and egg in a large bowl.
- Add the milk to the bowl slowly, you want the batter to remain as dense as possible.
- Fold in the strawberry jam and white chocolate chips.
- Dump batter in prepared pan and spread to the edges.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes (they will be a little soft/gooey in the middle- just let them sit for about 20-30 minutes and they will set up).
- To make frosting, combine all frosting ingredients together in a bowl and frost bars when cool. (frosting is optional because these taste amazing without frosting, but I am a serious frosting lover, so I added some and loved the way it turned out).
Notes
- Add milk slowly to keep batter dense
- Let cake cool completely before frosting
- Don’t overbake, the bars may seem gooey but will set up
Nutrition
Did You Make This Recipe?We’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave a review or a question in the comment section below the post.As strawberry season reaches its peak, there’s no better way to indulge than by diving into the world of strawberry desserts. Our Strawberry Cake Bars capture the essence of this beloved season with every bite. Made with simple ingredients, including a boxed strawberry cake mix and fresh berries, these bars are a testament to how a few key components can go a long way in creating a delicious recipe that the whole family can enjoy. This sweet treat is a staple in our home and will certainly rise up your list of favorite strawberry recipes if you give it a try.
These bars require just a few minutes of prep and turn out perfectly every single time. The secret lies in the balance between the wet mixture and the dry ingredients, resulting in a sweet treat that’s hard to resist, and for good reason. The burst of strawberry flavor, complemented by the soft, moist texture of the cake, is the reason why many consider this a family favorite.
Next time your sweet tooth cravings kick in, whip out the recipe card and give this classic a try. To keep these amazing bars fresh, store them in an airtight container or a freezer bag. This method not only preserves their taste but also extends their shelf life, making them a convenient dessert to have on hand.
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These look great! Is the pan size correct? Won’t a whole cake mix overfill a 9×9 pan? I was interested in the Cake Mix Blondies as well, but the link is broken.
We fixed the link on cake mix blondies. They work in a 9×9 pan.
Can this be made ahead and frozen?
You could make these ahead of time and freeze in an airtight freezer container.