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Strawberry Velvet Cake Recipe

Dive into a dreamy dessert with this Strawberry Velvet Cake! Packed with fresh strawberries, a tender crumb, and luscious cream cheese frosting, it’s the ultimate treat for berry lovers.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cake:
  • 2 1/2 cups 310g all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup 115g unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup 120ml vegetable oil
  • 1 3/4 cups 350g granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup 120ml buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup 120ml pureed fresh strawberries
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract optional
  • Pink gel food coloring optional, for a vibrant hue
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 oz 225g cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup 115g unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups 500g powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup 60ml pureed fresh strawberries

Equipment

  • 2 8-inch round cake pans
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cooling racks

Method
 

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pans:
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients:
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Cream Butter, Oil, and Sugar:
  6. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy.
  7. Add Eggs and Extracts:
  8. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla and almond extracts.
  9. Combine Wet Ingredients:
  10. Mix the buttermilk and pureed strawberries in a small bowl.
  11. Alternate Dry and Wet Ingredients:
  12. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the strawberry-buttermilk mixture. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. If desired, add a few drops of pink gel food coloring for a vibrant hue.
  13. Bake the Cakes:
  14. 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 in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  15. Make the Frosting:
  16. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract and strawberry puree.
  17. Assemble the Cake:
  18. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous layer of frosting on top. Add the second layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  19. Decorate and Serve:
  20. Garnish with fresh strawberries, edible flowers, or sprinkles. Slice and serve your heavenly Strawberry Velvet Cake!