1. Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round or square cake pan, or line with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Mix the Cake Batter:

• In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water (or milk). If you’re adding vanilla extract, stir it in as well.
• Use an electric mixer on medium speed or a hand whisk to mix until smooth and fully combined, about 2-3 minutes.

3. Bake the Cake:

• Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula to even it out.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
• Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

4. Frost and Garnish (Optional):

• Once the cake is completely cooled, frost with your favorite frosting (cream cheese frosting or whipped cream pairs wonderfully with strawberry cake).
• For extra flavor and decoration, garnish with fresh strawberries, sliced or whole, on top.

5. Serve:

• Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy the sweet, fruity flavors of this easy strawberry box cake!