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Best Ever Strawberry Cake

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 450
A moist and flavorful strawberry cake layered with luscious strawberry frosting, perfect for any celebration or treat.

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries pureed
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract (optional)
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature

Strawberry Frosting

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries pureed
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease, flour, and line two 9-inch pans.
  • Mix dry ingredients; in a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar, then add oil, eggs, vanilla, and strawberry extracts. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, then fold in strawberry puree.
  • Divide batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Make frosting by beating butter, gradually adding powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and strawberry puree until fluffy.
  • Assemble cake: layer with frosting, then frost top and sides. Decorate with strawberries if desired.

Notes

Use fresh strawberries for best flavor. Adjust baking time as needed.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: strawberry