BEST EVER STRAWBERRY CAKE” recipe

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This strawberry cake is the ultimate treat for strawberry lovers. Moist, fluffy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, this cake is perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to summer parties. Paired with a creamy strawberry frosting, it’s sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

  • For the Strawberry Cake:
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup strawberry puree (made from fresh or frozen strawberries)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
  • Red or pink food coloring (optional)
  • For the Strawberry Frosting:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 cup strawberry puree
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake:
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix together the milk, sour cream, and strawberry puree.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk mixture. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  8. If using, add a few drops of food coloring to achieve the desired pink hue.
  9. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
  11. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Prepare the Frosting:
  13. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
  14. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  15. Mix in the strawberry puree, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
  16. Assemble the Cake:
  17. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate.
  18. Spread a layer of frosting on top of the first cake layer.
  19. Place the second cake layer on top and repeat the process.
  20. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
  21. Decorate with fresh strawberries if desired.
  22. Serve:
    Slice, serve, and enjoy your BEST EVER STRAWBERRY CAKE!

Feel free to adjust the recipe to your preference!

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