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Strawberry Cake

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 450
A delicious and moist strawberry cake layered with fresh strawberry frosting, perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat.

Ingredients

Cake ingredients

  • 2.5 cups cake flour
  • 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk

Strawberry puree

  • 1.5 cups fresh strawberries, pureed
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened for frosting
  • 4 cups powdered sugar for frosting
  • 0.25 cup fresh strawberry puree for frosting
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream for frosting, if needed

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans.
  • Mix dry ingredients; beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  • Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk; fold in strawberry puree. Divide batter into pans and bake 30-35 minutes.
  • Cool cakes, then prepare frosting by beating butter, gradually adding powdered sugar, strawberry puree, vanilla, and cream if needed.
  • Assemble cake, layer with frosting, and decorate with strawberries or powdered sugar.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh strawberries and ensure proper cooling before frosting.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: strawberry