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Strawberry Cake Recipe

This homemade strawberry cake recipe is bursting with fresh strawberry flavor in every bite. Perfect for celebrations or an everyday treat, it’s topped with a luscious strawberry frosting for the ultimate dessert.
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Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 9-inch round cake pans (2)
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cake:
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pureed fresh strawberries about 1 ½ cups whole strawberries
  • For the Frosting:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup pureed fresh strawberries
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Prepare for Baking:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  • Make the Cake Batter:
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Mix in the sour cream and milk until combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Fold in the strawberry puree gently to ensure an even distribution.
  • Bake the Cakes:
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Prepare the Frosting:
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Add the strawberry puree, vanilla extract, and salt, and beat until smooth and fluffy.
  • Assemble the Cake:
  • Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous layer of frosting on top.
  • Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  • Decorate with fresh strawberries if desired.