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Strawberry Cake

Strawberry Cake
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Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Strawberry Cake, a charming dessert that captures the essence of summer with every bite. This soft and fluffy cake is infused with fresh strawberry puree, creating a sweet treat that’s perfect for any occasion—from casual family dinners to festive celebrations. Topped with luscious strawberry buttercream, this cake not only looks stunning with its vibrant pink hue but is also incredibly satisfying. Easy to make and visually appealing, it’s bound to impress your guests and become a new family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ pounds fresh strawberries (to be pureed)
  • 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)
  • 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)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Puree fresh strawberries in a blender until smooth; you will need about 2½ cups of strawberry puree.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a larger bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by sour cream and vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk.
  7. Fold in the strawberry puree gently into the batter.
  8. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let cakes cool completely before frosting with strawberry buttercream.

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