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Quick way to grow your Strawberry Cake (Homemade) with 7 tips

This recipe provides a quick and easy method for making a delicious homemade strawberry cake, perfect for any occasion. Follow these simple steps and tips to create a delightful dessert that will impress your family and friends.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup strawberry puree
  • 0.5 cup fresh strawberries, for garnish optional

Equipment

  • 8-inch round cake pans
  • medium bowl
  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and eggs until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries into the batter.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Frosting
  1. While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract and strawberry puree.
  4. Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost the cake with the cream cheese frosting and garnish with fresh strawberries, if desired.

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a dense cake. You can substitute fresh strawberries with frozen ones, but make sure to thaw and drain them well before adding to the batter to avoid excess moisture. If you prefer a less sweet frosting, reduce the amount of powdered sugar slightly. To achieve a vibrant pink frosting, a few drops of red food coloring can be added along with the strawberry puree. Always allow cakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting. Store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Enjoy your delicious homemade strawberry cake!