Strawberry Cake
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
330g
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter)
softened (227g
- 2 cups granulated sugar
400g
- 4 large egg whites
room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
120ml
- ½ cup fresh strawberry puree)
reduced (see Notes
- pink food coloring
optional
- 8 ounces cream cheese)
room temperature (227g
- 1 cup unsalted butter)
room temperature (227g
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 6 to 7 cups powdered sugar)
sifted (720g-840g
- ¼ cup fresh strawberry puree)
reduced (see Notes
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350F. Butter 2 (9-inch) round cake pans, or spray with baking spray. Line the bottoms with parchment paper. (You can wrap the cake pans with soaked fabric baking strips if desired.)
- 2
In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Place a cake layer on a cake stand. Spread about 1 cup of frosting on top of the cake. Top with the second layer. Spread the remaining frosting all over the outside of the cake and decorate as desired. The cake should be stored covered and will keep at room temperature for up to 5 days.
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About this Recipe
Imagine a strawberry cake so tender it melts in your mouth, bursting with fresh berry flavor and crowned with a luscious buttercream. This delightful Strawberry Cake is designed to be effortlessly delicious, making a stunning dessert accessible to any home baker.You'll love how this recipe achieves an authentic strawberry taste. The secret lies in incorporating fresh, reduced strawberry puree directly into the cake batter, ensuring every bite is infused with natural fruit essence. Paired with a rich, tangy cream cheese buttercream that also features fresh strawberry puree, this cake delivers a truly genuine strawberry experience, far from any artificial imitations.Get ready for a truly special dessert experience. You'll bite into a remarkably soft and moist cake crumb, subtly pink and wonderfully aromatic from the fresh strawberry puree. It's perfectly balanced by a generous layer of sweet yet tangy cream cheese buttercream, creating a harmonious blend of textures and vibrant strawberry taste. This cake promises a bright, celebratory feel without being overly complex.While the fresh strawberry puree is key to this cake's deep flavor, you can always adjust the sweetness of the buttercream with the suggested range of powdered sugar. For a lighter pink hue, simply omit the optional pink food coloring and let the natural berry color shine through.This beautiful Strawberry Cake is perfect for spring gatherings, birthday celebrations, or simply as an indulgent treat to brighten any day. Serve it as the grand finale to a special meal, and watch it disappear!