Strawberry Cake Recipe

This strawberry cake recipe is light, moist, and full of real strawberry flavor from fresh puree and diced berries. Topped with rich cream cheese frosting, it's perfect for birthdays, summer parties, or anytime you want a homemade treat.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 30

Cooling Time: 10

Total Time: 1

Servings: slices

Calories: 410kcal

Cost: $10

Equipment

2 2 9-inch cake pans Use heavy-gauge aluminum for even baking
1 Electric or hand mixer For creaming butter and mixing batter/frosting efficiently
1 Wire cooling racks Essential for cooling cakes evenly and preventing soggy bottoms
2–3 Mixing bowls Use separate bowls for dry, wet ingredients, and frosting
1 Fine-mesh strainer (optional) Optional; for straining strawberry puree for a smoother texture
1 Blender or food processor Needed to make strawberry puree quickly and evenly

Ingredients

2½ cups cake flour or 2¼ cups all-purpose flour + ¼ cup cornstarch
2 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1¾ cups granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter softened
3 large eggs room temperature
1 cup strawberry puree made from 1½ cups fresh strawberries
¾ cup whole milk
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup diced fresh strawberries
8 oz cream cheese softened
½ cup unsalted butter softened (for frosting)
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
2–3 tablespoon heavy cream to adjust frosting consistency

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
Whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add eggs one at a time.
Mix in strawberry puree and vanilla extract.
Alternate adding flour mixture and milk; fold in diced strawberries.
Divide batter into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes; test with a toothpick.
Cool cakes in pans 10 mins; remove to racks to cool completely.
Beat cream cheese and butter; add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream until smooth.
Frost cooled cakes and serve.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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