Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fresh strawberries with this moist and tender strawberry cake topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any special occasion or just to satisfy your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pureed fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup finely diced fresh strawberries
- Pink gel food coloring (optional)
For the cake:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup pureed fresh strawberries
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the frosting:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pans: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the sour cream, milk, vanilla extract, and strawberry puree.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until combined. Fold in diced strawberries and food coloring.
- Bake the cakes: Divide the batter between the pans, smooth the tops, and bake for 25–28 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Make the frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, strawberry puree, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy.
- Frost the cake: Frost the cooled cake layers and decorate as desired.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh strawberries and strain the puree if too watery.
- Store the cake in the fridge but let it come to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
