Description
This melt-in-your-mouth Strawberry Cake is a delightful dessert bursting with the fresh flavors of ripe strawberries and creamy buttercream frosting. Perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual get-togethers, this cake combines a soft, moist texture with visually appealing layers. The addition of real strawberry puree elevates its taste, making it a crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re celebrating a special moment or indulging in a sweet treat after dinner, this beautifully presented cake is sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large egg whites
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup fresh strawberry puree (reduced)
- pink food coloring (optional)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 6 to 7 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- ¼ cup fresh strawberry puree (reduced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda until well combined.
- In another large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add the egg whites one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition. Then add in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the whole milk and reduced strawberry puree.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture while mixing on low speed until fully combined.
- If desired, add pink food coloring until you reach your preferred shade.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, let them cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg