Strawberry Cake (or Cupcakes)

1 package yellow or white cake mix
4 eggs
3 Tablespoons flour
1 small package strawberry jello
1/2 cup water
1 scant cup of oil (almost but not quite full)
1/2 of a 10oz package of strawberries

Combine all ingredients (except strawberries). Mix well for 3 minutes or so. Add strawberries and mix well. Bake at 350 degrees in a greased and floured pan...

25-30 minutes for 9'' rounds
40-45 minutes for 9 x 13'' pan
20-23 minutes for cupcakes

Cool and ice.

Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

cream together one stick of softened butter and approx 4 cups of powdered sugar. blend together until very fluffy. add the other half of the 10 oz package of strawberries very slowly. I usually blend mine in a blender or mash them up. Add the strawberries until the frosting reaches desired taste and consistency.