Strawberry Honey Cake

 A moist, tender cake made with cake mix, fresh strawberries, and honey – finished with a simple glaze.

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 1 box (about 15 oz / 425 g) strawberry cake mix

• 1 cup all‑purpose flour

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 3 large eggs

• 1 cup milk

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

• 1 cup sour cream

• ½ cup honey

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped

• (Optional) 2–3 tbsp strawberry gelatin powder – for stronger flavor and color

For the Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2–3 tbsp milk

• ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Grease a 9×13‑inch baking pan.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine:

• Strawberry cake mix

• All‑purpose flour

• Sugar

3. Add Wet Ingredients

Add to the bowl:

• Eggs

• Milk

• Melted butter

• Sour cream

• Honey

Mix until smooth and well combined.
If using strawberry gelatin powder, add it now.

4. Fold in Strawberries

Gently fold the chopped fresh strawberries into the batter.

5. Bake

Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. Make the Glaze

In a small bowl, whisk together:

• Powdered sugar

• 2 tbsp milk (add the 3rd tbsp if a thinner glaze is desired)

• Vanilla extract (if using)

Adjust consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed.

7. Finish & Serve

Let the cake cool slightly (about 10–15 minutes).
Drizzle glaze over the top.
Optional: Sprinkle extra fresh strawberry pieces on top before the glaze sets.

Tips

• For extra strawberry flavor – Mash a few additional strawberries and fold them into the batter along with the chopped ones.

• Honey swap – Maple syrup works, but honey gives a richer, more distinct flavor.

• Serving temperature – This cake is delicious slightly warm or fully cooled.

Enjoy your sweet, honey‑kissed strawberry cake!