Description
A delightful dessert capturing the essence of fresh strawberries, this moist cake is paired with creamy strawberry frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pureed fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp strawberry jam or preserves (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat oil and sugar together until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Add strawberry puree, buttermilk, and milk, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, blending gently until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For icing, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add pureed strawberries and vanilla, then gradually mix in powdered sugar.
- Fold in whipped cream gently.
- Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a plate and spreading icing on top, then add the second layer and frost the entire cake.
- Decorate with fresh strawberries if desired.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh strawberries. Check the cake a few minutes early to prevent overbaking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: strawberry cake, dessert, cake recipe, strawberry icing