Delight in this easy recipe for a star-studded homemade strawberry cake, packed with flavor and tips for perfecting this sweet treat. 154 chars
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups of granulated sugar
½ cup of unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup of whole milk (or buttermilk for a richer flavor)
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons of baking powder
1 teaspoon of baking soda
½ teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 cup of pureed fresh strawberries
1 cup of unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
4 cups of powdered sugar
½ cup of pureed fresh strawberries (for frosting)
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (for frosting)
Pinch of salt (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk them together to avoid lumps.
In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is incorporated before adding the next.
Stir in the vanilla extract and pureed strawberries until well combined.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, mixing just until no lumps remain.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar and pureed strawberries, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
Once the cake layers are cool, spread frosting on top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides.
Notes
A delightful homemade strawberry cake with a moist, fluffy texture and creamy strawberry frosting, perfect for any occasion.
