best strawberry cake ever

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Making the best strawberry cake ever involves creating a moist and flavorful cake with plenty of fresh strawberry flavor. Here’s a recipe that delivers just that:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

For the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and pureed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Additional:

  • Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

For the Cake:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
  6. Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting:

  1. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired sweetness and consistency.
  3. Beat in the strawberry puree and vanilla extract until well combined.

Assembly:

  1. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand.
  2. Spread a layer of the strawberry cream cheese frosting over the top of the cake layer.
  3. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
  4. Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.
  5. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the frosting to set.
  6. Slice and serve your delicious homemade strawberry cake!

This cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering or special occasion. Enjoy!

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