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Strawberry Cake Recipe

Author: Evelyn Petrie
A delightful strawberry cake filled with real strawberry flavor and topped with creamy strawberry frosting, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces Strawberries, reduced
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 3 large Eggs
  • ½ cup Sour Cream
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 ½ cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ cup Milk
  • 1 ounce Freeze-Dried Strawberries
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese or Mascarpone Cheese, cold
  • 2 ¼ cups Heavy Whipping Cream, cold
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar
  • optional Pink Food Coloring

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Strawberry Reduction
    Rinse the strawberries and process them in a food processor until smooth. Cook the puree in a saucepan over medium-low heat until thickened to ¾ cup, around 20-30 minutes. Let it cool to room temperature.
  • Prepare Baking Pans
    Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare three 8-inch round baking pans by greasing them lightly.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the vegetable oil, melted butter, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Beat in the granulated sugar until smooth, then add the cooled strawberry puree and food coloring if desired.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients
    In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually incorporate these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the milk until both are fully combined.
  • Bake the Cake
    Divide the cake batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
  • Make Strawberry Frosting
    Grind the freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder. Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add one cup of heavy whipping cream while mixing. Continue with the remaining cream until soft peaks form, then add the powdered strawberries, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Assemble the Cake
    Even out the tops of the cake layers. Place one cake on a serving plate, spread frosting on top, add the next layer, and repeat. Frost the outside as desired and finish with fresh strawberry decorations.

Notes

  • Allow the assembled cake to rest in the fridge for an hour for the flavors to meld beautifully.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36g
Keyword Strawberry Cake
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