Description
A moist and flavorful strawberry cake topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks or 226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
- 1 cup (about 225g) fresh strawberries, pureed
- Optional: A few drops of red food coloring (gel is best)
- 8 ounces (226g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (2 sticks or 226g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4–5 cups (480-600g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup (about 113g) fresh strawberries, pureed (for frosting)
- Optional: A pinch of salt
- Fresh strawberries, sliced or whole, for decoration
- Sprinkles, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients and buttermilk into the butter mixture, alternating between the two and mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the strawberry puree until combined. Add optional food coloring if desired.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, cream together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well, then stir in vanilla extract and strawberry puree.
- Level the cakes if necessary and assemble by layering with frosting in between. Frost the top and sides of the cake and decorate as desired.
- Chill the assembled cake in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh, ripe strawberries. Cakes can be made ahead and frozen.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: strawberry cake, homemade cake, dessert, cream cheese frosting, birthday cake