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purplestar24 (1 discussion) on May 12, 2012 at 05:58 PM
Hello Everyone, Im new to the club. This will be my first time making the Strawberry Refrigerator Cake. Im making it for Mother's Day. Hope it turns out great it's a special day.
Comment by: cancantx (no discussions) on May 22, 2012 at 11:00 PM
It is my son's favorite, my daughter BAKES this for my son every year for his birthday, I made one this year hope it is has good as hers.
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Shake & Bake (2 discussions) on Mar 29, 2012 at 06:06 PM
Hi Everyone, This will be my first time trying out the Strawberry Refrigerator cake. I have a silly question- can someone tell what flavor juice is the best to use with the strawberries?
Comment by: renata.sheehan (no discussions) on Mar 31, 2012 at 09:03 AM
I would presume by how the recipe is written you just use the juice that comes from the thawed strawberries.
Comment by: cancantx (no discussions) on May 22, 2012 at 11:01 PM
you puree the frozen strawberrys juice and the strawberrys.
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Persinickity (1 discussion) on Mar 28, 2012 at 03:11 AM
I've been making a variation of this cake for a few years now... Instead of pureeing the strawberries, i just pour them as they are and i do that as soon as the cake comes out of the oven while it's still warm. also, for the topping, i use white chocolate pudding mix instead of vanilla and i put shredded coconut on top instead of strawberries..
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used2bblonde (1 discussion) on Feb 19, 2012 at 04:39 PM
I've made this recipe for years and it always goes over well. I make it more sugar free friendly though. I use sugar free vanilla pudding, fat free milk, which has same amount of carbs and sugars but lower fat, sugar free cool whip and the lower sugar frozen strawberries that are made with splenda in them. No one ever says they notice a difference and for someone diabetic like myself, I look for low sugar/carb desserts all I can.
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rednick6 (1 discussion) on Feb 8, 2012 at 02:33 PM
Have used this recipe many times and everyone loves it. Tried adding strawberry jello to the cool while instead of pudding, and it was absolutely yummy!
Comment by: shadow_drmr (1 discussion) on Feb 10, 2012 at 03:07 PM
hi im trying to make this cake for ma husband but, im not really feeling the idea of using frozen strawberrys. I saw your post about using strawberry jello and i wanted to know how you used it. Did you make the jello according to the package directions or did you used different measurments.
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Deliah24 (1 discussion) on Jan 29, 2012 at 04:42 PM
My specialty is cupcakes so I just tried it that way and everyone loved them.
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happyhappyme (1 discussion) on Jan 26, 2012 at 07:07 PM
This is a delicious cake. You should also try it with orange....yum!
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jojon (2 discussions) on Jan 23, 2012 at 11:10 AM
I've made this cake recipe since my daughters were in grade school...they are now in their early 30's and still ask for this cake!
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Nemily (1 discussion) on Nov 6, 2011 at 02:15 PM
I made this for my daughter. I think the vanilla instant pudding is 1 oz. not 3.4oz. Took me a minute to figure out that it isn't the large box as that is not 3.4 either. I did turn it out of the pan onto a foil covered cookie sheet after cooling for 15 min in the pan. It worked fine
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jferg (1 discussion) on Sep 23, 2011 at 02:56 PM
I have a question that may seem very dumb but Im asking anyway .... Does this cake have to stay in its pan or can you turn it onto a serving dish before topping it?
Comment by: SamanthaAnn (no discussions) on Sep 23, 2011 at 05:32 PM
i always let it cool off before maybe 30 mintues then i will flip it into a flat platter or cake tupperware depending on what im making it for.
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TammySC (1 discussion) on Sep 19, 2011 at 06:11 PM
Hi, I just signed up to the group and I am getting ready to prepare this cake for my daughter and her friends in the dorm. I have one question on the whipped topping....has everyone else been using "Cool Whip" (because it contains milk) or if not can you point me in the right direction?? Thanks in advance..
Comment by: Monja (1 discussion) on Oct 1, 2011 at 02:38 PM
Hello TammySC, I used "Cool Whip" extra creamy for my icing. I'm sure by now you've made your cake and I know it turned out just fine.
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Monja (1 discussion) on Sep 2, 2011 at 04:43 PM
Due to the length of words I'm able to use I had to break my story into several sections. Thanks
Hello I'm new to the group and I normally don't participate in open discussions, but I just had to share my last few days’ experiences with you. Okay so this is how it all started. I use to order this wonderful Strawberry Cake from a lady that was introduced to me through the "Public Office" I worked in. We’ll just call her the "Cake Lady". The first of the year, I transitioned into another "Public Office" and let’s just say this office is a tough group of people, with no unity to say the least. So I thought the best way to their inner human side is to start bringing in homemade baked goods.
That said I reached out to my famous "Cake Lady" for one of her fabulous strawberry cakes that I so loved. Just as I thought it was a total hit and it began to melt away the rough edges to my new surroundings. (Naturally, I didn't let on that I didn’t make the cake, LOL yea the life of a politician!) Okay moving forward to present day, it was decided Monday past that our office would have a luncheon on Thursday, and guess who was ask to bring that heavenly strawberry cake again -- ME!!
Hello I'm new to the group and I normally don't participate in open discussions, but I just had to share my last few days’ experiences with you. Okay so this is how it all started. I use to order this wonderful Strawberry Cake from a lady that was introduced to me through the "Public Office" I worked in. We’ll just call her the "Cake Lady". The first of the year, I transitioned into another "Public Office" and let’s just say this office is a tough group of people, with no unity to say the least. So I thought the best way to their inner human side is to start bringing in homemade baked goods.
That said I reached out to my famous "Cake Lady" for one of her fabulous strawberry cakes that I so loved. Just as I thought it was a total hit and it began to melt away the rough edges to my new surroundings. (Naturally, I didn't let on that I didn’t make the cake, LOL yea the life of a politician!) Okay moving forward to present day, it was decided Monday past that our office would have a luncheon on Thursday, and guess who was ask to bring that heavenly strawberry cake again -- ME!!
Comment by: Monja (1 discussion) on Sep 2, 2011 at 04:44 PM
Second part of my story:
As I accepted the request, I thought to myself "Hey No Problem" and headed back to my office using my cell phone not to chance just in case my office phone was tapped, reveling that I’m not the true owner of that “Famous Strawberry Cake”. I quickly called my “Cake Lady” to request another miracle to be preformed for this unassuming bunch. Then the unthinkable happened, how could this be? This must be a joke or did someone find out that I didn’t make this cake and was just trying to flush me out?
My "Cake Lady" was going out of town and couldn't make the famous strawberry cake, at that moment I thought OMG, what am I going to do. As sheer panic set in through my whole body, I had to come up with something, what could I do? I thought about just calling in sick that day, so I can protect my reputation as the creator of this wonderful cake! There was only one way out of this and it was to go off memory to try and figure out the ingredients to this cake. It was so much more than a box of strawberry cake mix and cool whip. Let's put it this way, thank God for my husband, he had to eat three cakes in three days time as I tried to figure out what makes this cake so sought after.
As I accepted the request, I thought to myself "Hey No Problem" and headed back to my office using my cell phone not to chance just in case my office phone was tapped, reveling that I’m not the true owner of that “Famous Strawberry Cake”. I quickly called my “Cake Lady” to request another miracle to be preformed for this unassuming bunch. Then the unthinkable happened, how could this be? This must be a joke or did someone find out that I didn’t make this cake and was just trying to flush me out?
My "Cake Lady" was going out of town and couldn't make the famous strawberry cake, at that moment I thought OMG, what am I going to do. As sheer panic set in through my whole body, I had to come up with something, what could I do? I thought about just calling in sick that day, so I can protect my reputation as the creator of this wonderful cake! There was only one way out of this and it was to go off memory to try and figure out the ingredients to this cake. It was so much more than a box of strawberry cake mix and cool whip. Let's put it this way, thank God for my husband, he had to eat three cakes in three days time as I tried to figure out what makes this cake so sought after.
Comment by: Monja (1 discussion) on Sep 2, 2011 at 04:45 PM
Third and final part of my story:
As I sat in my kitchen the night before the luncheon, with the second failed attempted recreating this desired strawberry cake, I began reconsidering the call in sick thing. Now feeling deflated and defeated with my head on the kitchen table at 9:45pm, Wednesday night looking at my ONE and only last box of Duncan Hines Strawberry Cake Mix there it was, could it be? Could it be the recipe that I’ve been so desperately trying to recreated?
So I grabbed my computer and logged on to the Duncan Hines website and there it was, the Strawberry Refrigerator Cake! Could this be the "Cake Ladies" secret recipe! Yes, this is her recipe.....I’ve CRACKED her recipe. So once again, I'm the Belle of the Ball and I have this wonderful recipe to thank for it.
Next week, the Pink Ruffle Cake!
As I sat in my kitchen the night before the luncheon, with the second failed attempted recreating this desired strawberry cake, I began reconsidering the call in sick thing. Now feeling deflated and defeated with my head on the kitchen table at 9:45pm, Wednesday night looking at my ONE and only last box of Duncan Hines Strawberry Cake Mix there it was, could it be? Could it be the recipe that I’ve been so desperately trying to recreated?
So I grabbed my computer and logged on to the Duncan Hines website and there it was, the Strawberry Refrigerator Cake! Could this be the "Cake Ladies" secret recipe! Yes, this is her recipe.....I’ve CRACKED her recipe. So once again, I'm the Belle of the Ball and I have this wonderful recipe to thank for it.
Next week, the Pink Ruffle Cake!
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tfontenot (1 discussion) on Aug 11, 2011 at 08:38 PM
I have been making this cake for years but I use cheese cake flavored pudding instead of vanilla. I have actually never tasted it with vanilla. I get lots of compliments and requests for the recipe.
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shirley b (8 discussions) on Aug 7, 2011 at 11:11 PM
I usually use cheesecake flavored pudding mix for the topping rather than the vanilla pudding. It's delicious. This cake is so refreshing in the summer time.
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Mcduff1495 (1 discussion) on Jul 22, 2011 at 04:09 PM
I'm sorry but why would anyone try to mix frozen whipped topping into anything. It seems to me that common sense would tell you to thaw the whipped topping. I've made this cake many time with strawberry jello poured over cake and it was delicious. Put a teaspoon of strawberry extract and 1 teaspoon of vanilla in the topping and it is very refreshing.
Comment by: k1m3erlee (no discussions) on Aug 23, 2011 at 05:04 PM
Exactly, common sense...anyone knows that a non dairy frozen whipped topping doesn't freeze solid. It thaws rather quickly almost instantly at room temp. So why would you let it sit out any length of time? I've made this type of cake for years and it's wonderful recipe.
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rockyq (1 discussion) on Jul 13, 2011 at 11:50 PM
i have a question,i baked this cake and it was delicious,and the topping confused me a little,i mean it did turn out ok,i used 1tub of whipped cream,plus the recipe for pudding ,did i need still 2 use the cup of milk?the pudding recipe called for 2cups of milk so thats what i used,can someone help me clear this out?
Comment by: emmelou (no discussions) on Jul 14, 2011 at 07:37 PM
Hi rockyq, I think on step 5 it says to prepare according to package except you only use 1 c. milk (instead of 2). Hope this helps...
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doodle_d2002 (1 discussion) on Jul 3, 2011 at 01:33 AM
Ive been making this cake for years, but without the pudding mix and milk. I usually add a little strawberry glaze with pureed berries and use just the regular or strawberry flavored whipped topping and fresh berries to top it all off.
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Muhsweedie (1 discussion) on Jun 26, 2011 at 08:06 PM
I saw this on the box and looked it up online I almost went crazy I think I made 3 inside of a week. This is the best cake ever.........
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bakingnurse (3 discussions) on Jun 26, 2011 at 03:45 AM
My mother and I make a variation to this cake that is out of this world! Cut the strawberries into small pieces, and soak them in daquiri mix with sugar over night, and then put them on top of the strawberry cake and let the mix soak in, and cover with your favorite topping. (We use cool whip) It is a fantastic variation!
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efferrine (1 discussion) on Jun 25, 2011 at 07:11 AM
Believe or not i do not have a wooden spoon. What else do people use to poke holes. never made this cake before, but from the reviews anxious to try.
Comment by: Muhsweedie (1 discussion) on Jun 26, 2011 at 08:07 PM
you could use a small wooden dowel
Comment by: jemof2 (no discussions) on Jul 5, 2011 at 01:17 PM
I have some plastic spoons that are the same size as wooden spoons...u can get 4 of them for a dollar or so at Wal Mart.
Comment by: hula mom (no discussions) on Jul 31, 2011 at 04:42 PM
Ive used a chop stick or wooden skewers.
Comment by: stella04 (no discussions) on Aug 8, 2011 at 04:02 PM
I use a drinking straw
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newgee (1 discussion) on Apr 24, 2011 at 09:02 AM
Just made the cake for EASTER! I have been making this cake for about 5 years now and my family loves it more each time!
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sweetsnmore (1 discussion) on Apr 10, 2011 at 11:51 AM
This cake is very, very, very easy to make. This cake will steal the show each and everytime. I have been making this cake for at least 5 years or more, it never disappoints anyone :-)
Comment by: littlemack (no discussions) on Apr 20, 2011 at 11:08 AM
Not only is this cake easy to make but wonderful to eat and very light. Making it for desert for Easter, instead of pies!
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newme (1 discussion) on Mar 19, 2011 at 08:07 PM
I found this recipe on the strawberry cake mix. I have been making it for about 3 years now. My family loves it. I even make one at Christmas times. If you loves strawberries you will love this cake.
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bsell (1 discussion) on Jan 23, 2011 at 02:06 PM
I am making this cake and find the directions are not that clear. I am not a "new" cook who does not understand cooking and baking terms. When I went to the store to purchase the frozen strawberries I had 2 choices, a plastic package of whole frozen berries, 12 oz. or a plastic container of 16 oz. or 24 oz. sliced strawberries in syrup. With all my baking experience, I still have know idea which one I should have gotten. I purchased 2 plastic tubs of sliced strawberries in syrup, but plan possibly not to use one of the containers. The cake might be too soggy. Since many of you made this cake what berries did you use? I also wish you could print only the picture and recipe instead of 8 pages of comments. I like to print the recipe and if it was liked and if I did anything different to it. I was tickled at the remark that one cook didn't thaw the Cool Whip, the recipe should say that too. I'll bet you did have a hard time folding two clods of Cool Whip into the pudding. I THINK THE RECIPES NEED TO BE WRITTEN IN MORE DETAIL.
Comment by: mommababb (no discussions) on Mar 23, 2011 at 07:56 PM
I make this cake often - it is a family favorite! I buy a 16 oz. container of frozen strawberries with sugar and use the whole thing except for about 2 Tbsp. I reserve to mix in with the pudding/whipped topping for the icing. I also garnish it with a few sliced, fresh strawberries when they are in season. Hope this helps!
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rebecca15 (1 discussion) on Jan 21, 2011 at 07:39 AM
I need tips when it comes time to poke holes . I didnt do well getting puree strawberries all throug cake . When is best time . Please for some tips . Thank you
Comment by: mommababb (no discussions) on Mar 23, 2011 at 07:59 PM
I cool the cake completely before poking holes. I also use a plastic spoon (it has a round handle like a wooden spoon) and spray the handle with nonstick cooking spray first. Hope this helps!
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ahiatsel (1 discussion) on Dec 25, 2010 at 07:30 PM
Myfamily enjoyed this cake and I will make again.
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erica2368 (1 discussion) on Dec 19, 2010 at 11:55 AM
This cake is so delicious and easy to make. It tastes amazing!
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curlygurlxo (1 discussion) on Dec 10, 2010 at 11:12 AM
I actually made a more homemade strawberry cake but used this recipe for the icing. The homemade mix involved french vanilla cake mix and strawberry gelatin just to give an idea. I wondered if the recipe meant to say to thaw the whipped topping first -- I didn't thaw it and it was really hard to mix in with the pudding and had chunks of unthawed parts. I read the recipe beforehand to see if there was anything that would take extra time for planning purposes -- however, once I saw all the somewhat frozen chunks I wish I had more time to thaw it even though it didnt say to. I read others say they used cheesecake flavored pudding and I wanted to try that but wasn't sure how cheesecake-y the flavor would be so I actually used half cheesecake half vanilla and it was really good.
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crispy952 (1 discussion) on Oct 9, 2010 at 10:42 PM
Took this cake to cookout and was a big hit. Will make again.
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bReynolds (1 discussion) on Aug 26, 2010 at 06:33 PM
My mother used to make something similar to this cake. Instead of using the pureed strawberry mix she just made strawberry jello and poured it over the cake and let it soak through then she would let the entire cake chill in the fridge for about an hour or two. Always a classic!
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shirley b (8 discussions) on Jul 9, 2010 at 09:10 PM
This is exactly what I was referring to on "Steve's Strawberry Cake" recipe. It's so good! But instead of the vanilla pudding, I use Cheesecake flavored pudding. Sometimes it's hard to spread because some of the strawberry puree sticks to the pudding topping. I sometimes make a second batch just to touch up, or just add a little extra cool whip to cover up after, I finished. This is soo good especially in the summer time.
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tabitha (1 discussion) on Jun 20, 2010 at 09:37 PM
This was a cake I made for My husband for fathers day since he lovessss strawberries and this cake was wonderful!!!!!!
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muffinfluff45 (1 discussion) on Jun 16, 2010 at 10:57 PM
Family loved this cake. My son liked it alot. It wasn't really sweet like other cakes and very moist. Will make it again
Comment by: melissa pernol (no discussions) on Jun 14, 2011 at 04:26 PM
I just made this today only I added my own twist. I used 16 oz's of whipped creamcheese and about 1 jar of Fluff or to your taste. Mix it together and put on your cake then add the strawberries. The icing I used is usually used for a fruit dip, but is yummy on a cake!
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kdsullivan (1 discussion) on May 8, 2010 at 05:53 PM
This is a delicously light and airy cake that tastes heavenly. I made this cake for my sister's Valentine's Day Birthday and everyone loved it. I used a white cake mix instead of the strawberry cake mix and it was great. I'm getting ready to make it again for my mother for Mother's Day tomorrow.
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zelaya6@hotmail.com (1 discussion) on May 6, 2010 at 12:42 PM
A terrific, surprizingly light dessert! I have also used prureed fresh strawberries or frozen. No sugar added cool whip and sugar-free pudding also are nice too.
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bbblues11 (1 discussion) on Mar 31, 2010 at 09:21 PM
This cake creates a fresh and fun spin on the old poke (jello) cake. I first had this cake just a few weeks ago and plan on making it the main dessert at Easter dinner.
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vcn53 (1 discussion) on Nov 18, 2009 at 08:54 AM
I've made this cake six times, family , friends , everyone loves it. I used a deep dish lasagna pan , which made it easier to transport and serve.
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HotmamaA.B. (1 discussion) on Sep 26, 2009 at 04:50 PM
When i was a little tiney girl my grandmother used to make a cake very much like this one.I remember she would use whatever berries were in season,or whatever fruit we had recently picked ,or in grandmas words"whatever tickled our fancy" that day! always a fabulous choice no matter what the season I have never had a complaint ,nine times out of nine i've been asked to make extra because it disappears way to quickly!
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Emmilla (4 discussions) on Sep 14, 2009 at 08:03 AM
I made this cake over 4 times. I made it for several people. Each person wants the recipe. I love this cake. This is diffinitely my new summer, special occasion, or holiday cake. Thanks.
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papa2evan (1 discussion) on Sep 10, 2009 at 03:16 AM
this cake is so easy, and everyone loved it. i made it twice. my wife made it and subbed the vanilla pudding mix for cheesecake flavored pudding mix.
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maxflax72 (1 discussion) on Aug 24, 2009 at 03:38 AM
This strawberry refrigerator cake is wonderful. I've made it for home and work.
Everone keeps asking for more!!!
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Everone keeps asking for more!!!
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