Description
Indulge in the delight of homemade strawberry cake, a vibrant dessert that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This moist and fluffy cake is infused with real strawberry puree, creating a fresh flavor that is irresistible. Topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, this cake is perfect for birthdays, picnics, or simply as a sweet treat to brighten your day. Its beautiful presentation garnished with fresh strawberries adds an elegant touch, making it a showstopper at any gathering. With easy-to-follow instructions, bakers of all levels can create this delightful masterpiece to share with family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 ½ cups puréed fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients with whole milk in three parts, starting and ending with the dry mixture.
- Gently fold in the puréed strawberries until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg