Pioneer Woman Strawberry Sparkle Cake Recipe

This easy Pioneer Woman Strawberry Sparkle Cake is a light and fluffy dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with simple ingredients like angel food cake, strawberries, and creamy whipped topping, it’s as fun to make as it is to eat. The delicious strawberry filling adds a fresh and fruity twist, making every slice irresistible!

Ingredients Needed

For the Cake:

• 15 large egg whites (room temperature)
• 1 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 ½ cups + 2 tbsp granulated sugar (sifted three times)
• 1 cup cake flour
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Filling:

• 1 package (3 oz) strawberry-flavored gelatin (Jello)
• 2 ½ cups boiling water
• 1 package (16 oz) frozen sliced strawberries

For the Icing:

• 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar

How To Make Strawberry Sparkle Cake Recipe

1. Preheat and Prepare the Flour: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Sift the cake flour and salt together five times to ensure it’s light and airy. Set aside.
2. Beat the Egg Whites: In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on high speed until frothy. Add the cream of tartar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
3. Add Sugar and Fold in Flour: Lower the mixer speed to medium and slowly sprinkle in the sifted sugar. Remove the bowl from the mixer and gently fold in the sifted flour until fully combined. Add vanilla and fold gently to combine.
4. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into a clean, ungreased tube pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 35–45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean.
5. Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and immediately invert the pan onto a bottle or similar object. Let it cool completely upside down before removing it from the pan.
6. Make the Filling: In a medium bowl, dissolve the strawberry gelatin in 2 ½ cups boiling water. Add the frozen sliced strawberries and stir until the mixture cools and thickens. If needed, place it in the freezer for 15 minutes to speed up the setting process.
7. Hollow Out the Cake: Once the cake has cooled, turn it upside down. Use a serrated knife to slice off the top 1 inch of the cake. Set the top aside. Make two concentric cuts in the cake, leaving 1 inch around the outer edge and 1 inch around the inner edge. Remove the middle trench of cake carefully without cutting through to the bottom.
8. Fill the Cake: Spoon the thickened strawberry mixture into the hollowed-out trench, slightly overfilling to allow for settling. Replace the top layer of the cake, aligning it carefully.
9. Chill the Cake: Place the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or in the freezer for 1 hour to set the filling.
10. Make the Icing: Whip the heavy cream and sugar together in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form.
11. Frost the Cake: Spread the whipped cream evenly over the entire cake.
12. Serve: Slice the cake carefully to reveal the strawberry filling and serve chilled.

Recipe Tips

• Sift Flour Many Times: Sift the flour and salt five times so the cake turns out soft and fluffy. If you skip this, the cake might be heavy.
• Warm Egg Whites: Use egg whites at room temperature. Cold ones won’t whip well.
• Don’t Grease the Pan: The cake batter needs to stick to the pan to rise properly.
• Cool the Cake Upside Down: Flip the pan over and let it cool upside down. This stops the cake from falling flat.
• Thicken the Filling First: Wait until the strawberry filling is thick before putting it in the cake. If it’s too thin, it will spill out.

How To Store Leftovers

Cover leftover strawberry sparkle cake tightly with plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/12 of the cake)

• Calories: 295
• Total Fat: 11g
• Saturated Fat: 7g
• Cholesterol: 40mg
• Sodium: 150mg
• Potassium: 150mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 42g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 31g
• Protein: 7g

More Pioneer Woman Recipes:

• Pioneer Woman Strawberry Poke Cake
• Pioneer Woman Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies
• Pioneer Woman Strawberry Tart
• Pioneer Woman Strawberry Rhubarb Freezer Jam 
• Pioneer Woman Strawberry Cobbler Squares