Strawberry Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it's ready for baking.
- 2
Prepare the Cake Batter
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Add Wet Ingredients
Add the softened butter, milk, vanilla extract, and large eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth.
- 4
Fold in Strawberries
Gently fold in the diced strawberries into the batter using a spatula until evenly distributed.
- 5
Pour into Baking Pan
Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Divide the batter evenly between the two pans.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Make the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together until creamy and smooth.
- 9
Add Sugar and Flavoring
Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- 10
Incorporate Pureed Strawberries
Mix in the pureed strawberries until the frosting is evenly colored and flavored.
- 11
Frost the Cakes
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top of the first and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 12
Decorate (Optional)
For an extra touch, decorate the top with additional fresh strawberries or whipped cream if desired.