Best Ever Strawberry Cake

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This luscious strawberry cake is a perfect combination of fluffy cake layers infused with fresh strawberries, complemented by a creamy strawberry frosting. It’s light, moist, and bursting with real strawberry flavor—ideal for birthdays, picnics, or any celebration!

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed

For the Strawberry Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup strawberry puree (made from fresh strawberries)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Fresh strawberries, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Pans:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  1. Make the Cake Batter:
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
  • Fold in the strawberry puree gently until evenly distributed.
  1. Bake the Cakes:
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  1. Prepare the Strawberry Frosting:
  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well.
  • Stir in the strawberry puree, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
  1. Assemble the Cake:
  • Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate.
  • Spread a layer of strawberry frosting on top, then place the second cake layer on top.
  • Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining strawberry frosting.
  • Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.
  1. Serve:
  • Slice and enjoy your delicious Best Ever Strawberry Cake!

Feel free to customize this recipe with additional toppings or fillings to make it your own! Enjoy your baking!

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