🍓✨ Easy Strawberry Mirror Glaze Cake! ✨🍓 #strawberrycake #mirrorglazecake #easycake #fyp

🍓✨ Easy Strawberry Mirror Glaze Cake! ✨🍓 Hey everyone! Craving something beautiful AND delicious that's surprisingly simple to make? Look no further! This stunning Strawberry Mirror Glaze Cake uses a box mix for ease, but looks like it came straight from a bakery. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just because! Get ready to impress your friends and family with minimal effort! Here's what you'll need: For the Cake: 1 box of white or vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients called for on the box, usually eggs, oil, and water) 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered (for between layers, optional) For the Strawberry Mirror Glaze: 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup water 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder 1/4 cup cold water (for gelatin) 2-3 drops red or pink food coloring (optional, for vibrant color) For Topping: 1/2 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced or halved (for decoration on top) Instructions: Bake Your Cake: Preheat your oven and prepare your cake mix according to package directions. Divide batter evenly between two 8-inch round cake pans (or whatever size your box mix recommends for layers). Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Make the Strawberry Puree: In a small saucepan, combine the 1 cup strawberries, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften and break down (about 5-7 minutes). Bloom the Gelatin: While the strawberry mixture simmers, sprinkle the gelatin powder over 1/4 cup cold water in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it thickens and "blooms." Blend the Glaze Base: Pour the strawberry mixture into a blender and blend until completely smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any seeds or pulp – this step is KEY for a smooth glaze! Dissolve Gelatin: Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm (but not boiling) strained strawberry puree. Stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved. If needed, you can gently heat the mixture briefly in a microwave (10-15 seconds at a time) or over low heat to ensure the gelatin fully melts, but don't boil. Stir in food coloring if using. Cool the Glaze: Let the glaze cool down to about 90-95°F (32-35°C). It should be warm to the touch but not hot. This is the perfect temperature for pouring – too hot and it'll be too thin, too cold and it'll set too quickly. Assemble & Glaze: Once your cakes are completely cool, level them if necessary. Place one cake layer on a wire rack set over a baking sheet (to catch excess glaze). If desired, spread a thin layer of the quartered fresh strawberries on top of the first cake layer before adding the second. Carefully place the second cake layer on top. Pour the Glaze: Slowly and evenly pour the mirror glaze over the top and sides of the cake, making sure to cover completely. Let the excess drip off. Chill & Decorate: Carefully transfer the glazed cake to the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes, or until the glaze is set. Once set, transfer to a serving plate and arrange your fresh sliced strawberries beautifully on top! Enjoy your gorgeous and delicious creation! 💖 If you loved this recipe, please give it a LIKE, FOLLOW for more easy and delicious treats, and SHARE with your friends who need some cake in their life! 💖 #strawberrycake #mirrorglazecake #easybaking #boxcake #dessertgoals #homemadecake #sweettreat #bakinglove #cakedecorating #simplerecipes #foodie #instafood #weekendbaking #strawberries #bakefromscratch #homebaker #fypviral #fypviralシ #fyptiktok #fypp