Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Homemade Strawberry Cake, a moist and flavorful dessert that beautifully blends fresh strawberry puree into a fluffy batter. Perfect for any occasion, this cake features a luscious cream cheese frosting and is garnished with fresh strawberries, making it not only delicious but also visually appealing. Easy to prepare, itβs an ideal treat for birthdays, picnics, or simply as a weekend dessert.
Ingredients
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- 2 Β½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Β½ tsp baking powder
- Β½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ΒΎ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 Β½ cups purΓ©ed fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one by one while mixing; incorporate vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with whole milk until just combined.
- Gently fold in the strawberry puree without overmixing.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with cream cheese icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating lemon zest or almond extract into the batter. Ensure that all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing and texture.