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
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Garnish: Decorate the cake with sliced fresh strawberries on top.
- 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!