Get ready to turn your kitchen into a fragrant haven of sweetness with our Homemade Strawberry Cake! Bursting with the essence of ripe strawberries, this delightful confection is a celebration of all things summer. Whether you’re hosting a garden party or just treating yourself, this recipe guarantees a slice of pure strawberry bliss in every bite.
Yield and Total Time: Yield: One 9-inch cake Total Time: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes
Ingredients:
For the Strawberry Cake:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and pureed
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberry puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a blender or food processor, puree the fresh strawberries until smooth. Set aside 1 cup for the cake and 1/2 cup for the frosting.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Your dry ingredients are ready to party!
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. It’s like creating a cloud of sugary goodness!
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the 1 cup of strawberry puree, distributing the strawberry love evenly throughout the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, let’s whip up the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and vanilla extract until smooth and velvety.
- Once the cakes are cool, generously spread the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting between the layers and on top of the cake. Feel free to get creative with your frosting artistry!
Summary:
There you have it – a Homemade Strawberry Cake that’s a tribute to the sweetest moments in life. Share it with friends, family, or simply savor it yourself. With every forkful, you’re indulging in the taste of summer, one delicious bite at a time. Enjoy!
Photo by: Parker Feierbach