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Strawberry Cake

Ultimate Strawberry Cake for a Refreshingly Sweet Summer

Experience the delight of a Strawberry Cake that is a perfect summer dessert, offering a light and airy texture with fresh strawberries.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries, pureed Adds fruity flavor and moisture to the cake.
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides essential structure to the cake.
  • 2.5 teaspoons Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps enhance the cake’s rise.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter, softened Brings richness and moisture.
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cake.
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil Increases moisture and tenderness.
  • 4 Large Eggs Binds ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Infuses depth into flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Strawberry Extract Optional; intensifies strawberry flavor.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk, room temperature Adds moisture and a subtle tang.
For the Strawberry Frosting
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries, pureed Provides fresh berry taste for frosting.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened Acts as the base of the frosting.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and thickens the frosting.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances sweetness and flavor.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the oil, eggs, vanilla, and strawberry extract.
  4. Gradually combine the dry mixture with the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, and fold in pureed strawberries at the end.
  5. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. For frosting, beat butter until creamy, then mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and pureed strawberries until fluffy.
  8. Assemble the cake by spreading frosting between layers and over the top and sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Allow the cake layers to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. This enhances the presentation and flavor.

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