Best Ever Strawberry Cake

Indulge in this moist and fluffy strawberry cake, bursting with fresh strawberry flavor! Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply as a sweet treat, this cake is layered with creamy strawberry frosting and garnished with fresh strawberries for an irresistible finish.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 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
  • ½ cup fresh strawberries, pureed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream (optional, for desired consistency)

Garnish:

  • Fresh strawberries, sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Prepare 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 and strawberry puree.
  • In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
  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.
  • Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  1. Prepare the Frosting:
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
  • Stir in the strawberry puree and vanilla extract. If the frosting is too thick, add heavy cream a tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
  1. Assemble the Cake:
  • Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of strawberry frosting on top.
  • Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  1. Garnish: Decorate the cake with sliced fresh strawberries on top.
  2. Serve: Slice and enjoy your delicious strawberry cake!

Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the frosting and the amount of strawberries to suit your taste. Enjoy baking!

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