Ultimate Strawberry Cake Recipe
This Ultimate Strawberry Cake is a showstopper dessert packed with fresh strawberries and a cream cheese frosting, perfect for special occasions or a scrumptious treat anytime!
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk room temperature
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and chopped
- 0.5 cup strawberry puree made from fresh strawberries
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 0.5 cup confectioners' sugar sifted
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the softened butter and mix on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and milk, and then gently fold in chopped strawberries and strawberry puree.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting by beating the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cakes are baked, allow them to cool in the pans for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost the cooled cakes with the cream cheese frosting and garnish with additional fresh strawberries, if desired.
Notes
This cake is best served chilled and is delightful when enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.