Description
Indulge in the ultimate summer delight with this Strawberry Cake, a luscious dessert that captures the essence of fresh strawberries in every bite. This cake features a soft and fluffy texture, complemented by a creamy strawberry buttercream that elevates it to showstopper status. Perfect for birthdays, picnics, or simply as a sweet escape, its beautiful pink hue and fresh ingredients will impress your guests. Enjoy the burst of real strawberry flavor that makes each slice feel like sunshine on your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds fresh strawberries (for puree)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup milk (room temperature)
- 1½ cups strawberry puree (from above)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4–5 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup strawberry puree (from above)
- Fresh strawberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Puree strawberries until smooth; set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time followed by sour cream and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients with milk until just combined; fold in strawberry puree.
- Divide batter into pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until done. Cool completely.
- For the buttercream, beat room temperature butter, then gradually add powdered sugar and strawberry puree; mix well.
- Assemble layers with buttercream and garnish with fresh strawberries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Use ripe strawberries for maximum flavor. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Don’t overmix to keep the cake light and fluffy.