Strawberry Cake Recipe
Indulge in the fresh, fruity flavors of this delightful Strawberry Cake. With layers of moist strawberry-infused cake and luscious strawberry buttercream, this dessert is a perfect summertime treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 9-inch cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients for Strawberry Puree:
- 1½ pounds fresh strawberries
Ingredients for Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup milk, room temperature
- 1½ cups strawberry puree
Ingredients for Strawberry Buttercream:
- 1 cup strawberry puree
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4–5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Puree Strawberries: Blend fresh strawberries into a smooth puree.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in eggs, sour cream, and vanilla.
- Combine Ingredients: Alternate dry ingredients with milk, then fold in strawberry puree.
- Bake: Divide batter, bake for 30 minutes, and cool cakes on a wire rack.
- Make Buttercream: Beat butter, sugar, strawberry puree, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble Cake: Layer cake with buttercream and frost the top and sides.
- Garnish & Serve: Decorate with fresh strawberries and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature.
- You can adjust the sweetness of the buttercream by adding more or less powdered sugar.
- Store the cake in the refrigerator, especially in warmer climates.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Strawberry Cake, Strawberry Buttercream, Dessert Recipe, Summer Desserts
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