Homemade Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Frosting
A delightful summer treat made with juicy strawberries, fluffy cake, and creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups cake flour Spoon and leveled for best results.
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened Keep at room temperature.
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar Sweetens the cake.
- 3 pieces eggs Room temperature.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor.
- 1 cup milk Room temperature.
- 1 cup sour cream Adds moisture.
- 1 cup strawberry puree Fresh or frozen, for flavor.
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries Adds texture.
For the Frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree For flavor.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- as needed cups heavy cream To adjust consistency.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix the milk and sour cream until well blended.
Baking
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- Fold in the strawberry puree and chopped strawberries.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- Beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar.
- Add in the strawberry puree and vanilla extract, adjusting consistency with heavy cream as needed.
Assembly
- Once cooled, frost the first layer of cake generously, add the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Fresh strawberries yield the best flavor. Consider using room temperature ingredients for improved mixing. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.